Description
Indulge in the zesty and refreshing flavors of this Key Lime Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting. Perfect for any occasion, this citrus-infused dessert is a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
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For the cake:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 ¾ cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- ¼ cup key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup buttermilk
For the frosting:
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon key lime zest
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Prepare the dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Prepare the wet ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by key lime zest, key lime juice, and vanilla extract.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients in three parts, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
- Bake: Divide the batter between the pans and bake for 25–30 minutes. Cool the cakes on wire racks.
- Make the frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, key lime juice, zest, and vanilla. Frost the cakes once cooled.
Notes
- If fresh key limes are unavailable, bottled key lime juice is a good alternative.
- For extra citrus flavor, brush some key lime juice between the cake layers before frosting.
- Store the cake in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 39g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
