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Key Lime Cake

Delicious Key Lime Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

A vibrant Key Lime Cake that combines refreshing citrus flavor with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 0.5 cup key lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting Ingredients
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons key lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Cake pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

Cake Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a cake pan.
  2. In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the key lime juice and vanilla extract.
  5. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool before frosting.
Frosting Preparation
  1. For the frosting, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until smooth.
  2. Gradually add the powdered sugar, key lime juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  3. Frost the cooled cake with the cream cheese frosting.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 90mgSugar: 30gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the cake with additional flavors or toppings, such as shredded coconut or lime zest.

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