Mom'S Key Lime Cake Recipe

Name: Mom'S Key Lime Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package lemon cake mix; 1 cup vegetable oil; 4 eggs; 1 (3 ounce) package lime flavored gelatin powder; 1 cup orange juice; 1/2 cup butter; 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (I use fat free with great results); 3 tablespoons fresh key lime juice (I used bottled key lime); 4 cups confectioners' sugar; lime zest

Servings: persons

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package lemon cake mix
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 (3 ounce) package lime flavored gelatin powder
1 cup orange juice
1/2 cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (I use fat free with great results)
3 tablespoons fresh key lime juice (I used bottled key lime)
4 cups confectioners' sugar
lime zest

1
Combine cake mix, gelatin mix, oil, eggs and orange juice.
2
Pour into three 8 inch cake pans.
3
Bake according to instructions on box.
4
Allow to cool, then poke holes in cakes while in pans and pour key lime juice over layers.
5
To make the frosting: In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add lime juice and confectioners sugar. Add lime zest if desired. Mix well and ice cakes.
6
You can substitute ingredients for a lighter cake and it still turns out well.

1783

kcal

Calories

101

Fat

216

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package lemon cake mix, 1 cup vegetable oil, 4 eggs, 1 (3 ounce) package lime flavored gelatin powder, and more.

Yes, Mom'S 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.

Mom'S Key Lime Cake

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