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Key Lime Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting

Key Lime Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Author: Adeline
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x

Description

Indulge in the refreshing flavors of our Key Lime Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting—a vibrant dessert that perfectly balances sweet and tangy notes. This delightful cake is ideal for birthdays, celebrations, or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy at home. With its luscious cream cheese frosting and light, moist layers, this cake will surely impress your guests while brightening any dessert table. The zesty key lime taste combined with a creamy finish creates a memorable experience for your palate. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a novice, this easy-to-follow recipe ensures that you can whip up this tropical delight without any hassle.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup whole milk, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice, or bottled key lime juice
  • 1 tbsp key lime zest, or regular lime zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: a few drops of green food coloring for a lime hue
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
  • 2–3 tbsp key lime juice
  • 1 tsp key lime zest
  • Pinch of salt
  • Optional: a drop of green food coloring for tint

Instructions

  1. 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9-inch round cake pans.
  2. 2. Cream together softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one by one.
  3. 3. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt; combine milk, lime juice, zest, and vanilla separately.
  4. 4. Gradually combine dry and wet ingredients into the butter mixture until just mixed; add food coloring if desired.
  5. 5. Bake for 28-32 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean; cool before frosting.
  6. 6. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth; gradually add powdered sugar, lime juice, zest, and salt.
  7. 7. Assemble the cake by layering and frosting as desired.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 345
  • Sugar: 30g
  • Sodium: 260mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 41g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg

Keywords: Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing. Sift dry ingredients to avoid lumps. Customize your frosting with additional lime zest or color.

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