Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this Key Lime Cake with a tangy Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this citrus-infused dessert is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 1 cup whole milk
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon key lime zest for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
- Prepare the batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla. Mix in the key lime juice and zest. Add the dry ingredients alternately with milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Bake the cakes: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- Make the frosting: For the frosting, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy. Add the powdered sugar, key lime juice, and vanilla, and beat until fluffy.
- Assemble the cake: Spread frosting evenly between the cake layers, on the sides, and on top. Garnish with lime zest before serving.
Notes
- For an even tangier flavor, brush the cooled cake layers with a little extra lime juice before frosting.
- Store cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 47g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
