key lime cake
Quick and delightful, our easy key lime cake recipe transforms the basic cake mix into a citrus-infused treat that's perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 box of white cake mix
- 1 cup of key lime juice
- ½ cup of vegetable oil
- 3 eggs
- Zest of 2 limes
- 1 cup of powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp of butter, softened
- 8 oz of cream cheese, softened
- 1 tsp of vanilla extract
- Whipped cream,strawberries or lime slices for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large bowl, combine the white cake mix, key lime juice, vegetable oil, eggs, and lime zest. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely before removing them from the pans.
For the frosting:
- In a medium bowl, beat the powdered sugar, butter, cream cheese, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer, then place the second cake layer on top.
- Use the remaining frosting to frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Garnish with whipped cream lime slices and strawberries if desired.