Key Lime Cake

I just love the flavor of Key Lime and when I saw this recipe, I knew that it was going to be a great cake. It has a refreshing flavor and is perfect for summertime entertaining. I have taken it to a couple of events and it has been a really big hit so I sure hope you enjoy it.

Key Lime Cake

Key Lime Cake

Miz Helen's Kitchen

Adapted From Trisha Yearwood

1 3oz package lime flavored gelatin

1 1/3 cups sugar

2 cups flour, sifted

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/2 cups vegetable oil

3/4 cup orange juice

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

5 large eggs, slightly beaten

Glaze

1/2 cup key lime juice (25 small limes or 4 large regular limes)

1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Icing

1/2 cup (1 stick butter), room temperature

1 8 oz package cream cheese, room temperature

1 pound box confectioners' sugar

Method

Cake

Grease and flour a 9X13 inch cake pan and preheat the oven to 350 degrees

In a large mixing bowl, mix the gelatin, sugar, flour, salt, baking powder and baking soda.  Stir to mix well.

Add the oil, orange juice, lemon juice, vanilla, and eggs.  Mix until well combined.  Pour the batter evenly in the pan and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. 

Cool before glaze or icing

Glaze

Mix the lime juice and confetioners' sugar together well. Pierce the cake with a fork to allow the glaze to soak in better and pour it over the cake.  Allow the cake to cool completely before icing.

Icing

Cream the butter and cream cheese.  Beat in the confectioners' sugar until mixture is smooth and easy to spread.

Spread the icing on the cake and sprinkle with the zest of lime

Mix The Cake Batter

Ready To Bake

Cool Before Slicing (If You Can)

 Enjoy!!

I am so happy that you were able to stop by and have a slice of this great Key Lime Cake, sure hope you enjoyed it. I always look forward to your visits they are always important to me hope you come back soon!

Peace and Joy

Miz Helen