Key Lime Cake
Key Lime Cake is a refreshing dessert that perfectly balances tangy key lime flavor with rich, creamy frosting. This zesty cake is simple to prepare and ideal for any occasion, from birthdays to casual get-togethers. With its vibrant colors and delightful taste, it’s sure to impress your guests and leave them longing for more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup fresh key lime juice
- Zest of 2 key limes
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in fresh key lime juice and zest until combined.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25–30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool completely before frosting with a mixture of cream cheese, butter, and powdered sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg