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Key Lime Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting & Fresh Lime Garnish

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Prep
25 min
Cook
36 min
Total
2 hours 1 min
Servings
10

For the Key Lime Cake

Lime zest adds brightness—like a breeze off the bow

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Canola Or Olive Oil
  • 3 Large Eggs
  • 1 ⅓ Cups Whole Milk
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lime Zest
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
  • 2 Cups Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 Teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ½ Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine oil, eggs, milk, lime zest, and lime juice. Beat for 2 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  4. Stir dry ingredients into wet mixture and fold until just combined.
  5. Spray two 9-inch round cake pans with nonstick spray.
  6. Divide batter evenly between pans.
  7. Bake for 30–36 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Let cakes cool completely in pans before frosting.

Prep: 15 min • Cook: 36 min • Wait: 30 min

For the Lime Cream Cheese Frosting

Chill frosting for easier spreading—smooth as still waters

Ingredients

  • ½ Cup Butter, Softened
  • 8 Ounces Cream Cheese, Softened
  • 4 ¼ Cups Powdered Sugar (4 To 4½ Cups)
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
  • ½ Teaspoon Fresh Lime Zest

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter and cream cheese for 4–5 minutes until light and fluffy, scraping sides often.
  2. Add powdered sugar, lime juice, and lime zest. Beat until smooth.
  3. Chill frosting for 30 minutes before using.

Prep: 10 min • Cook: No time • Wait: 30 min

Final Assembly

Ingredients

  • 2 items Fresh Limes, Sliced (For Garnish)

Instructions

  1. Remove cooled cakes from pans.
  2. Spread frosting over one cake layer.
  3. Place second layer on top and frost entire cake.
  4. Garnish with fresh lime slices.
  5. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

A bright, tangy cake with tropical flair—this sweet treasure is perfect for summer gatherings or celebratory feasts. Keeps well in the ship’s stores for up to 3 days; serve chilled for best texture and flavor.