Description
Indulge in the tangy sweetness of this Key Lime Cake, a perfect balance of zesty lime flavors and creamy frosting. A delightful treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 â…” cups all-purpose flour (333 g)
- 2 cups granulated sugar (400 g)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (113 g, cut into 8 pieces)
- ¼ cup avocado, vegetable, or canola oil (60 ml)
- 1 Tablespoon lime or key lime zest (usually about 2 limes)
- 1 ½ Tablespoons key lime juice
- 1 ½ scant cups whole milk (333 ml)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Key Lime Curd:
- â…“ cup key lime juice (80 ml)
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon table salt
- 2 Tablespoons unsalted butter (28 g, cut into pieces)
Cream Cheese Frosting:
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (170 g, softened)
- 6 oz cream cheese (170 g, softened)
- 4–5 cups powdered sugar (500–625 g)
- ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs (28 g for decorating)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and prepare cake pans.
- Mix dry ingredients: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Add butter: Incorporate softened butter into dry ingredients.
- Add oil and zest: Mix in oil and lime zest.
- Prepare milk mixture: Combine key lime juice, milk, eggs, and vanilla.
- Combine wet and dry: Slowly add milk mixture to batter.
- Bake: Divide batter into pans and bake for 26-28 minutes.
- Cool cakes: Let cakes cool before frosting.
- Make key lime curd: Cook curd ingredients until thickened.
- Prepare frosting: Beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth.
- Assemble: Level cakes, frost, and decorate as desired.
- Chill: Refrigerate before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- For stabilized whipped cream frosting, refer to recipe note.
- Use fresh key limes for the best flavor.
- Adjust sugar in frosting to taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg