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Key Lime Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting

Key Lime Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting A Flavorful Slice At 650 Calories

  • Author: memorecipes.com
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A moist and flavorful Key Lime Cake topped with tangy Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting.

Ingredients

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  • 1 box white cake mix
  • 1 (3 ounce) package Key lime flavored gelatin
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup Key lime juice
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon Key lime zest
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened
  • 4 cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/3 cup Key lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Key lime zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (160 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine cake mix, gelatin, flour, sugar, and salt. Whisk to combine.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together oil, eggs, 1 cup Key lime juice, water, and 1 teaspoon Key lime zest.
  4. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
  6. Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. While the cake cools, prepare the frosting. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
  9. Gradually add confectioners’ sugar, alternating with 1/3 cup Key lime juice, beating until smooth and spreadable. Stir in 1 teaspoon Key lime zest.
  10. Once the cake is completely cool, spread the frosting over the top and sides.

Notes

  • For a stronger Key lime flavor, use fresh Key lime juice.
  • Ensure all ingredients for the frosting are at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 650
  • Sugar: 85g
  • Sodium: 320mg
  • Fat: 32g
  • Saturated Fat: 15g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 90g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Key lime cake, Key lime frosting, cream cheese frosting, lime cake, dessert, baking

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