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Key Lime Cake Recipe

Key Lime Cake Recipe

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This Key Lime Cake combines a soft sour cream cake with fresh key lime juice and zest, then finishes it with a creamy key lime cream cheese frosting. The result is a tender cake with a bright citrus flavor and a smooth, tangy topping.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 Slices
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 585
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2½ cups 315 g all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups 300 g granulated sugar
  • 1½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ cup 113 g unsalted butter, softened
  • ¾ cup 180 g sour cream
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 3 tbsp 45 ml fresh key lime juice
  • 1 –2 tbsp fresh key lime zest
For the Cream Cheese Frosting
  • 8 oz 226 g cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup 113 g unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups 480 g powdered sugar
  • 1 –2 tbsp fresh key lime zest
  • 2 –3 tbsp fresh key lime juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric hand mixer
  • Whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 9-inch cake pan
  • Parchment paper
  • Wire cooling rack
  • Knife

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a cake pan with parchment paper.
  2. Add the softened butter to a mixing bowl and beat until smooth and creamy.
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  3. Add the granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
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  4. Add the eggs and mix until well incorporated.
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  5. Add the fresh key lime zest.
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  6. Add the fresh key lime juice and mix until combined.
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  7. In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
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  8. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
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  9. Mix until the batter is smooth and evenly combined, without overmixing.
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  10. Transfer the batter to the prepared cake pan and spread it evenly.
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  11. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  12. Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool completely before frosting.
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  13. Prepare the Cream Cheese Frosting: Beat the softened cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add the powdered sugar, key lime zest, key lime juice, and vanilla extract. Beat until creamy and smooth.
  14. Spread the cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake.
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  15. Cut the cake into slices and serve.
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Nutrition

Calories: 585kcalCarbohydrates: 87gProtein: 6gFat: 26gSodium: 360mgFiber: 1gSugar: 65g

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