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Key Lime Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Key Lime Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
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Indulge in the refreshing tanginess of this Key Lime Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting. This zesty dessert is a perfect balance of sweet and citrus flavors, sure to brighten up any occasion.

Ingredients

For the Cake:

  • 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tbsp key lime zest
  • ¼ cup key lime juice
  • 1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk

For the Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting:

  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp key lime juice
  • 1 tsp key lime zest
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Bake the Cake Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line three 8-inch cake pans. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in key lime zest, juice, and vanilla. Alternately mix in dry ingredients and buttermilk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Divide batter evenly between the cake pans and bake for 22–25 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  2. Step 2: Make the Frosting Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, then mix in key lime juice, zest, and vanilla. Whip until light and fluffy.
  3. Step 3: Assemble & Decorate Place one cake layer on a stand and spread with frosting. Repeat with remaining layers, frosting the sides and top. Garnish with extra lime zest for a fresh touch. Enjoy Your Zesty Treat!

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