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Key Lime Cake

This key lime cake is a refreshing dessert with a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness, ideal for warm gatherings.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: key lime cake, dessert, baking, tropical flavors
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 320kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1/3 cup key lime juice
  • 1 tbsp key lime zest
  • For frosting: 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two 9-inch round cake pans.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add softened butter and beat until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Add eggs, buttermilk, key lime juice, and zest; mix until smooth.
  • Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  • Allow cakes to cool in pans for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  • For frosting, whip heavy cream until soft peaks form; gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla.
  • Once cooled, spread frosting between layers and on top of the cake.
  • Decorate with lime slices and zest as desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g