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Buttery Key Lime Cake Recipe

If you have a craving for key lime, skip the pie and make this Buttery Key Lime Cake Recipe. This moist cake is buttery and flavorful with a bright green cake and a delicious citrus cream cheese frosting. This is the perfect cake for a summer time get together.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 620 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Cake
  • 2 1/2 cups of flour
  • 1 - 3 ounce package of lime Jello
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 teaspoon of baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon of baking soda
  • 1 1/2 cups of sugar
  • 1 1/2 cups of vegetable oil
  • 3/4 cup of Nellie and Joe's Key Lime Juice
  • 1 Tablespoon of lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla
  • 5 large eggs - beaten
  • Lime green food coloring gel - 1 teaspoon
For the Frosting
  • 1 stick of butter - softened
  • 1 package of cream cheese - 8 ounces
  • 1 pound of powdered sugar
  • 3 - 4 drops of lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Grease and flour a 9 X 13 inch dish, and set aside. In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer, mix the Lime Jello, sugar, flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda, until completely blended.
  3. Add the oil, Key Lime Juice, vanilla, eggs, and lime green food coloring.
  4. Mix until well blended.
  5. Scrape down the sides of the mixing bowl, and blend one more time.
  6. Pour the batter into the greased and floured 9 X 13 dish.
  7. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Remove the cake to a wire rack to completely cool.
  9. When the cake is cooled, make the icing.
  10. Cream together the butter and cream cheese, until smooth and creamy.
  11. Add the powdered sugar, a little at a time, until all the powdered sugar is added, and mixing between additions.
  12. Mix until the icing is smooth and creamy.
  13. Add a few drops of lemon juice at the very end of mixing, just to give the icing a fresh flavor.
  14. Ice the cake with the icing, and sprinkle a few crushed graham cracker crumbs on top - or you can top with green sugars.
  15. Add a slice of lime, serve, and Enjoy!

Nutrition Information

Calories 620kcal (31%) Carbohydrates 86g (29%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 29g (45%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 16g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.2g Cholesterol 68mg (23%) Sodium 228mg (10%) Potassium 108mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 64g (128%) Vitamin A 110IU (2%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 32mg (3%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 620

% Daily Value*

Calories 620kcal 31%
Carbohydrates 86g 29%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 29g 45%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16g 94%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.2g 10%
Cholesterol 68mg 23%
Sodium 228mg 10%
Potassium 108mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 64g 128%
Vitamin A 110IU 2%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 32mg 3%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.