Go Back
–+ servings
Key Lime Cake frosted and in a 9 x 13 pan
Print

Fresh Key Lime Cake!

You will love the fresh taste of this Key Lime Cake!    Key Limes or regular limes will work.  It is tender with a tangy fresh flavor we love!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 18
Calories 350kcal
Author Kathi & Rachel

Ingredients

For Cake

  • 3/4 cup butter softened
  • 1 2/3 cups granulated white sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup fresh key lime juice or regular lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons fresh key lime zest or regular limes
  • 2 3/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt

For Frosting

  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 2 cups confectioners sugar
  • 2 teaspoons key lime zest, plus more for garnish
  • 4 tablespoons fresh key lime juice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9" x 13" pan with non-stick spray.
  • Mix together butter and sugar. Add eggs one at a time.
  • Add milk, vanilla, lime juice, lime zest to combine.
  • Add flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Mix with electric mixer until well blended
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool cake and frost with Fresh Lime Frosting.
  • For Fresh Lime Frosting
  • In a large bowl, beat together the butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer. Add lime juice and lime zest.  With the mixer on low speed, add the powdered sugar a cup at a time until smooth and creamy.  
  • Spread on cooled cake and garnish with additional lime zest.

Notes

CHEATER NOTE:  Buy already made vanilla frosting and add the lime juice and lime zest!  shhhh, don't tell....

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 247mg | Potassium: 134mg | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 540IU | Vitamin C: 2.1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1.1mg