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Key Lime Cake Recipe

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This delightful Key Lime Cake features a moist and tender texture infused with fresh lime zest and juice, layered with a luscious lime cream cheese frosting. Perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy, this cake is a refreshing dessert that’s ideal for lime lovers and perfect for any occasion.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings

Ingredients

Key Lime Cake:

  • 1 cup Canola or Olive Oil
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 1/3 cup Whole Milk
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Zest
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 2 cups Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt

Lime Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 1/2 cup Butter (softened)
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese (softened)
  • 4 – 4 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fresh Lime Zest
  • Fresh Limes (sliced for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the cake layers.
  2. Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, add canola or olive oil, eggs, whole milk, fresh lime zest, and fresh lime juice. Cream these ingredients together for about 2 minutes until well combined.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, stir together sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Mix Batter: Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture and gently fold together until fully combined but not overmixed.
  5. Prepare Cake Pans: Spray two 9-inch or three 8-inch cake pans with nonstick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  6. Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly into the prepared pans. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-26 minutes if using three 8-inch pans, or for 30-36 minutes if using two 9-inch pans. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out clean. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
  7. Make Lime Cream Cheese Frosting: In a large bowl, cream together softened butter and cream cheese using a mixer for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy, scraping the sides of the bowl often. Gradually add powdered sugar, then lime juice and zest, mixing together until smooth and well combined. Chill the frosting until ready to use.
  8. Assemble the Cake: Once the cake layers are completely cooled, remove them from the pans. Spread a generous layer of lime cream cheese frosting on top of one cake layer. Place the second cake layer on top, then spread frosting evenly over the top and sides of the whole cake.
  9. Garnish and Serve: Garnish the frosted cake with fresh lime slices for a decorative and fresh finishing touch. Slice and serve.

Notes

  • For best results, use fresh lime zest and juice to ensure vibrant lime flavor.
  • Make sure the cake layers are completely cooled before frosting to prevent melting.
  • You can adjust the sweetness of the frosting by adding more or less powdered sugar to taste.
  • If desired, refrigerate the cake after frosting to help set the frosting, especially in warm climates.
  • This cake stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • Author: Maya
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://recipeteach.com/key-lime-cake-recipe/