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Key Lime Cake Recipe

Key Lime Cake Recipe

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  • Author: Elina
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

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)
  • 45 cups powdered sugar (500625 g)
  • ¼ cup graham cracker crumbs (28 g for decorating)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and prepare cake pans.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Add butter: Incorporate softened butter into dry ingredients.
  4. Add oil and zest: Mix in oil and lime zest.
  5. Prepare milk mixture: Combine key lime juice, milk, eggs, and vanilla.
  6. Combine wet and dry: Slowly add milk mixture to batter.
  7. Bake: Divide batter into pans and bake for 26-28 minutes.
  8. Cool cakes: Let cakes cool before frosting.
  9. Make key lime curd: Cook curd ingredients until thickened.
  10. Prepare frosting: Beat butter, cream cheese, and sugar until smooth.
  11. Assemble: Level cakes, frost, and decorate as desired.
  12. 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