Key West Key Lime Cake Recipe

Name: Key West Key Lime Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cake; 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package lemon cake mix; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 cup key lime juice or 1/2 cup lime juice; 2 key limes, zest of or 1/2 regular lime, zest of; 1 (3 ounce) package lime gelatin; 1/2 cup canola oil; 4 large eggs, slightly beaten; Frosting; 1/4 lb butter, softened; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 cups confectioners' sugar; 1 -2 tablespoon milk; 1 key limes, zest of or 1 regular lime, zest of

Servings: persons

Cake
1 (18 1/4 ounce) package lemon cake mix
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup key lime juice or 1/2 cup lime juice
2 key limes, zest of or 1/2 regular lime, zest of
1 (3 ounce) package lime gelatin
1/2 cup canola oil
4 large eggs, slightly beaten
Frosting
1/4 lb butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 -2 tablespoon milk
1 key limes, zest of or 1 regular lime, zest of

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0.
2
Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray or grease and flour lightly.
3
In a large mixing bowl, add the cake mix, water, lime juice, lime zest, jello, vegetable oil and eggs.
4
With an electric mixer, blend ingredients together until well combined, about 3 minutes.
5
Pour into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted off center comes out clean.
6
For the frosting, combine the butter, cream cheese and vanilla with electric mixer.
7
Add confectioners sugar and blend until smooth and creamy.
8
Add milk to reach the desired spreading consistency.
9
Spread frosting over cooled cake and garnish with lime zest.

1536

kcal

Calories

Fat

220

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cake, 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package lemon cake mix, 1/2 cup water, 1/2 cup key lime juice or 1/2 cup lime juice, and more.

Yes, Key West Key Lime Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Key West Key Lime Cake

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