Cinco De Mayo Celebration

Cinco De Mayo Celebration


I am planning to do a little Cinco de mayo celebration on the 5th of May. This holiday was very popular when I was growing up in California. There would be a celebration at school every year and the a lot of cities in California would have A Cinco de mayo celebration.. Contrary to what people think it is not in Independence Day celebration but is a celebration of the Mexican militia victory over the French army at The Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is mostly celebrated in the state of Puebla and areas of the United States with large Hispanic populations. This is the cake I am planning form the Betty Crockers website to use for their Birthday cake. I will also serve Tacos, Cowboy Beans, Spinach Rice, Tortilla Chips and Salsa.




Strawberry Margarita Cake
Nonalcoholic strawberry margarita mix makes this party cake a great addition to picnics and potlucks
¾ cup bottled strawberry-flavored nonalcoholic margarita drink mix
1 package Betty Crocker® SuperMoist® white cake mix
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 egg whites
1 tablespoon grated lime peel
1 Strawberry, if desired


Heat oven to 350ºF (metal or glass pan). Grease (or lightly spray with cooking spray) bottom only of 13x9x2-inch rectangular pan. Add enough water to drink mix to measure 1 1/4 cups.

Beat cake mix, drink mix, oil and egg whites in large bowl on low speed 2 minutes. Pour into pan.

Bake 28 to 33 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

Gently stir lime peel into whipped topping; spread over top of cake. Garnish with strawberries. Store covered in refrigerator

Source: http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/recipe.aspx?recipeId=36265