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Key Lime Pie Cake

This tangy and delicious Key Lime Sheet Cake is a must-try for lovers of classic key lime pie!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 412 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Key Lime Sheet Cake Ingredients:
  • 1 box lemon cake mix
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup canola oil
  • 3 eggs
  • Few drops of neon green gel food coloring
  • Half of a lime; juiced
  • Whole lime; zested
  • 1/4 cup Graham cracker crumbs
Frosting Ingredients:
  • 1/4 cup butter softened
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 Tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 Whole lime; zested
  • 1-2 Tablespoons milk

Instructions

To Make the Cake:
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  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13 baking pan.
  2. Add the lemon cake mix, water, canola oil, eggs, and neon green food coloring to a medium mixing bowl. Beat until well combined.
  3. Add lime juice and lime zest and mix until incorporated.
  4. Pour batter into your prepared cake pan and bake for 20-22 minutes (or until a knife inserted in the middle of cake comes out clean).
  5. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
To Make the Frosting:
  1. While cake cools, make the frosting. First, cream together softened butter and cream cheese.
  2. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, lime juice, lime zest, and milk and beat until smooth.
  3. Frost cake evenly. Use a piping bag to add dollops, if desired.
  4. Sprinkle graham cracker crumbs on top.

Notes

  • Note: Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.

Nutrition Information

Calories 412kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 58g (19%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Cholesterol 62mg (21%) Sodium 407mg (17%) Potassium 57mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 39g (78%) Vitamin A 304IU (6%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 112mg (11%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 412

% Daily Value*

Calories 412kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 58g 19%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 407mg 17%
Potassium 57mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 39g 78%
Vitamin A 304IU 6%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 112mg 11%
Iron 1mg 6%

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