Description
This Key Lime Cake features a soft crumb and light frosting, perfectly balancing sweetness with tartness, reminiscent of a tropical escape.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Lime slices for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in buttermilk, lime juice, and lime zest until smooth.
- Combine the dry ingredients in a separate bowl, then gradually add to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake completely before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare the frosting by whipping heavy cream to stiff peaks and blending with cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- Assemble by frosting the cooled cake and garnishing with lime slices.
- Slice and enjoy your Key Lime Cake!
Notes
You can make the cake ahead of time and frost it just before serving. Consider adding shredded coconut for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg