Description
Indulge in the zesty and refreshing flavors of this Key Lime Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting. This delightful dessert is bursting with citrusy goodness and creamy frosting, making it a perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 4 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon key lime zest
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- Prepare Batter: In a large mixing bowl, beat granulated sugar, butter, and vegetable oil until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in key lime juice, zest, and vanilla extract. Add flour mixture alternately with buttermilk, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Divide batter between pans and bake for 25-30 minutes. Cool cakes in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.
- Make Frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in key lime juice, zest, and vanilla extract.
- Frost the Cakes: Frost cooled cakes and garnish with lime zest.
Notes
- For extra lime flavor, brush cake layers with additional key lime juice before frosting.
- Refrigerate cake for best texture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg