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Key Lime Cake

Delicious Key Lime Cake Recipe with Whipped Cream Frosting

This delightful Key Lime Cake features a zesty flavor with a creamy whipped frosting, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cups key lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Frosting
  • 1 cup heavy cream cold
  • 0.25 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 lime lime zest for topping

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • cake pan
  • Electric Mixer

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven and prepare the cake pan as needed.
  2. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the key lime juice and vanilla extract.
  6. Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
  10. Whip the cold heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
  11. Spread the whipped cream frosting over the cooled cake and top with lime zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 16g

Notes

This Key Lime Cake is perfect for sharing and is sure to impress your guests with its flavor and presentation.

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