Zesty Key Lime Cake Recipe

This Key Lime Cake Recipe is a refreshing dessert that combines the tangy flavor of key limes with a light and fluffy cake. Perfect for warm weather gatherings, this cake offers a delightful balance of sweetness and tartness.

The recipe is straightforward, making it accessible for bakers of all levels. You can serve it as a standalone dessert or alongside a savory chicken recipe for a complete meal experience.

Delicious Key Lime Cake

This cake features a moist key lime-flavored sponge topped with a creamy key lime frosting. The preparation time is about 20 minutes, and it bakes in approximately 30 minutes, serving 8 people.

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup key lime juice
1 tablespoon key lime zest
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup key lime juice
1 tablespoon key lime zest

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Combine Wet Ingredients: Stir in the buttermilk, key lime juice, key lime zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine Mixtures: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
Bake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans and smooth the tops. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cakes: Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
Prepare the Frosting: In a mixing bowl, beat the softened butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, key lime juice, and zest, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
Frost the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, spread a layer of frosting on top of one cake layer, place the second layer on top, and frost the top and sides of the cake.
Serve: Slice and serve the cake chilled or at room temperature, garnished with additional lime zest if desired.