Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of our Key Lime Cake, a delightful dessert that perfectly balances zesty lime and creamy sweetness. This moist cake, topped with rich cream cheese frosting, is ideal for any occasion, from sunny summer gatherings to festive celebrations. Garnished with fresh lime slices, it not only tastes amazing but also looks stunning on your dessert table. Whether you’re an experienced baker or a beginner, this easy-to-follow recipe will have everyone raving about your baking skills. Bring the taste of the tropics to your home—let’s get started!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Canola or Olive Oil
- 3 large Eggs
- 1 1/3 cups 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
- 1/2 cup Butter (softened)
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 4 – 4 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Lime Zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the oil, eggs, milk, lime zest, and lime juice. Beat until smooth.
- In another bowl, whisk together sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Gradually mix into the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Prepare two greased cake pans and evenly divide the batter. Bake for approximately 30-36 minutes for 9-inch pans or about 20-26 minutes for smaller pans.
- Cool completely before frosting with cream cheese frosting made by blending softened butter and cream cheese with powdered sugar and lime juice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One slice (100g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg