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Key Lime Cake
Aria West

Key Lime Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Discover the refreshing flavors of Key Lime Cake, a delightful dessert that perfectly balances tartness and sweetness, featuring a creamy frosting.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup canola or olive oil
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime zest
  • ½ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 ½ cups sugar
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup softened butter
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • Fresh limes for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the canola or olive oil, eggs, whole milk, fresh lime zest, and fresh lime juice. Beat on medium speed for about 2 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually stir this mixture into the wet ingredients.
  4. Prepare the cake pans by lightly coating them with non-stick spray. Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pans.
  5. Bake for about 20-26 minutes if using 8-inch pans, or 30-36 minutes for 9-inch pans.
  6. Once baked, allow the cake layers to cool in the pans for about 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack.
  7. To prepare the frosting, beat the softened butter and cream cheese on medium-high speed for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
  8. Gradually add the powdered sugar, along with additional lime juice and zest, mixing until smooth.
  9. Once cooled, place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of cream cheese frosting over it. Add the second layer and frost the top and sides.
  10. Garnish with slices of fresh lime before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g

Notes

  • Chill Cake Layers: Cooling layers before frosting reduces mess.
  • Crumb Coat: Apply a thin layer of frosting first and chill.
  • Fresh Ingredients Matter: Ensure leavening agents are fresh.
  • Perfect Texture: Do not overmix the batter.
  • Taste Test Frosting: Adjust sweetness based on preference.
  • Preserve Moisture: Store leftovers in an airtight container.

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