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Key Lime Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

A moist and tangy key lime cake topped with rich cream cheese frosting, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup key lime juice
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon key lime zest
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Mix in key lime juice, buttermilk, and lime zest. Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely.
  6. For the frosting, beat cream cheese and butter until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla, beating until creamy.
  7. Spread frosting over the cooled cake and garnish with additional lime zest if desired.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog