Ingredients:

1-1/2 cups coarsely crushed pretzels

1/2 cup sugar

1/3 cup butter, melted

2 tablespoons bottled nonalcoholic margarita mix

1 box white cake mix (cake)

1-1/4 cups bottled nonalcoholic margarita mix (cake)

2 tablespoons tequila (optional) (cake)

1/3 cup oil (cake)

1 tablespoon grated lime peel (about 1 lime) (cake)

3 egg whites (cake)

1 container (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed (cake)

additional lime slices and/or green decorating sugars, if desired (cake)

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom only of 13×9-inch pan with shortening and lightly.

2. In a medium bowl, mix pretzels, sugar, butter, and margarita mix. Spread evenly and press gently into bottom of pan. Set aside.

3. In a large bowl, beat cake mix, margarita mix, tequila (if using), oil, 1 tablespoon lime peel and the egg whites with electric mixer for about 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter over pretzel mixture.

4. Bake cake for 33 to 35 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 2 hours.

5. Frost with whipped topping; decorate with additional lime slices and or green sugars. Store covered in refrigerator.

Bon Appetit!