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Key Lime Cake Recipe

If you’re searching for the perfect dessert that balances sweet and tart flavors, this Key Lime Cake Recipe is just what you need. This cake is incredibly moist, bursting with the fresh zing of lime juice, and complemented by a creamy lime-flavored frosting. Whether you’re making it for a summer BBQ or a casual weekend treat, this cake will become a favorite.

  • Total Time: 38 minutes
  • Yield: 1 1x

Ingredients

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Cake:

  • 1 (15.25 oz) package lemon cake mix
  • 1 ⅓ cups vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup orange juice
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 (3 oz) package lime-flavored Jell-O mix

Frosting:

  • 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup butter
  • 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease three 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. Prepare the Cake Batter: In a large bowl, beat together the lemon cake mix, oil, orange juice, eggs, and lime-flavored Jell-O until smooth and well combined.
  3. Bake the Cake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared cake pans. Bake for 16-18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake layers to cool completely.
  4. Make the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until light and fluffy. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar and lime juice, mixing until smooth.
  5. Assemble the Cake: Once the cake layers have cooled, frost between each layer and then frost the top and sides of the cake.

Notes

  • Use Fresh Limes: For the best flavor, use freshly squeezed key lime juice for the frosting. It’s a little more effort but totally worth it!
  • Adjust Frosting Sweetness: If you like a more balanced sweet-tart flavor, you can add an extra tablespoon of lime juice to the frosting or reduce the amount of confectioners’ sugar slightly.
  • Layering Tip: For a firmer frosting that’s easier to work with, consider adding a bit of meringue powder or increasing the confectioners’ sugar for more stability.
  • Author: Fionna
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 18 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Per Serving
  • Calories: 477 kcal
  • Sugar: 50g
  • Sodium: 284mg
  • Fat: 30g
  • Saturated Fat: Saturated Fat: 9g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg

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