Description
This Key Lime Cake is a moist and fluffy citrus-inspired dessert featuring a delicate lime flavor infused throughout the cake layers and topped with a rich cream cheese frosting. Made with fresh lime zest and juice, this cake offers the perfect balance of sweet and tangy, making it a refreshing treat ideal for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake
- 1 cup Canola or Olive Oil
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 1/3 cup Whole Milk
- 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Zest
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
- 2 cups Sugar
- 2 cups Flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Frosting
- 1/2 cup Butter (softened)
- 8 ounce Cream Cheese (softened)
- 4 - 4 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Fresh Lime Zest
Garnish
- Fresh Limes (sliced for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit to prepare for baking the cake layers.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the canola or olive oil, eggs, whole milk, fresh lime zest, and fresh lime juice. Cream the mixture for 2 minutes until well blended.
- Add Dry Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, combine sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined to form the batter.
- Prepare Pans and Bake: Spray two 9-inch or three 8-inch cake pans with nonstick cooking spray. Distribute the batter evenly among the pans. If using three 8-inch pans, bake for 20-26 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. If using two 9-inch pans, bake for 30-36 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
- Make Frosting: While the cake cools, beat together softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Gradually add 4 to 4 1/2 cups of powdered sugar and mix until fluffy. Stir in fresh lime juice and lime zest for flavor.
- Assemble and Garnish: Once the cakes are completely cooled, frost the layers evenly with the lime cream cheese frosting. Garnish the cake with fresh lime slices for a beautiful presentation.
Notes
- Key Lime Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting offers a moist and fluffy texture combined with a sweet and tangy lime flavor.
- This recipe yields a light citrus cake perfect for celebrations or a refreshing dessert any time.
- Use freshly zested and juiced limes to achieve the best lime flavor.
- Ensure cakes are fully cooled before frosting to prevent melting and sliding of the frosting.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with a cup of tea or cold lemonade.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 535 kcal
- Sugar: 60 g
- Sodium: 292 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 73 g
- Fiber: 0.4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 67 mg
