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Easy Key Lime Cake Recipe

Easy Key Lime Cake Recipe

If you're looking for a delightfully tangy and sweet dessert, this Easy Key Lime Cake Recipe is perfect for you. It's moist, bursting with citrus flavor, and easy to make!
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cups butter softened
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cups buttermilk
  • 0.5 cups fresh key lime juice about 4 key limes
  • 1 tablespoon key lime zest finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup confectioners' sugar for glazing
  • 2 tablespoons key lime juice for glazing

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch cake pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition.
  • In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients.
  • Stir in the key lime juice, key lime zest, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by mixing together confectioners' sugar and key lime juice until smooth.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before poking holes all over the cake with a skewer and pouring the glaze evenly over the top.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before slicing and serving.

Notes

This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.