Key Lime Cake
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Key Lime Cake
Description
The cake batter combines canola or olive oil with eggs, whole milk, fresh lime zest, and juice for moisture and citrus flavor. Dry ingredients including sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt are combined and folded into the wet mixture, then baked in two or three pans until a toothpick comes out clean. This approach yields a tender crumb with a mild lime flavor.
The frosting is made by creaming butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy, then incorporating powdered sugar, lime juice, and zest for a creamy topping with citrus notes. After the cakes cool, the frosting is spread between layers and all over the cake. Fresh lime slices add visual appeal and a fresh hint to each slice.
This cake suits celebrations or as a refreshing dessert choice. It pairs well with light accompaniments due to its balance of creaminess and citrus. The frosting benefits from chilling to maintain firmness for spreading and serving.
For tips on frosting technique and common questions, referring to the original recipe post is recommended.
Ingredients
Key Lime Cake:
- 1 cup canola oil or olive oil
- 3 large egg
- 1 1/3 cup milk whole
- 2 Tablespoons lime fresh, zest
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice fresh
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
Lime Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 1/2 cup butter (softened)
- 8 ounce cream cheese (softened)
- 4 - 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 Tablespoon lime juice fresh
- 1/2 teaspoon lime fresh, zest
- lime sliced for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- In a large mixing bowl, add oil, eggs, whole milk, lime zest, and lime juice. Cream for 2 minutes.
- In a large bowl, add sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir into egg mixture and fold.
- Spray two 9-inch or three 8-inch cake pans with nonstick cooking spray. Place batter into baking pans. If using three 8-inch pans, bake for 20-26 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. If using two 9-inch pans, bake for 30-36 minutes. Cool.
To make Lime Cream Cheese Frosting:
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy, scraping sides of bowl often. Add powdered sugar, lime juice, lime zest, and cream together. Chill.
- Remove cakes from pan. Spread frosting on top of one cooled cake layer. Place the other cooled cake layer on top and spread frosting all over. Garnish with fresh lime slices.
Notes
- Chill the lime cream cheese frosting before frosting the cake to make spreading easier and ensure a firm texture.
- Use fresh lime zest and juice for the best citrus flavor in both cake and frosting.
- Ensure cake layers are completely cooled before applying frosting to prevent melting or sliding.
- Garnish with fresh lime slices for added color and flavor contrast.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 535 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 535kcal | 27% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 0.3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 292mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 109mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 60g | 120% |
| Vitamin A | 452IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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