Best 4 Key Lime Cake Ii Recipes

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Welcome to the exciting world of dessert making! In this article, we'll guide you through the steps of creating a delectable treat that will tantalize your taste buds and impress your loved ones. We'll delve into the art of crafting a "Key Lime Cake II," a symphony of flavors that combines the tangy zest of key limes with the velvety richness of a creamy filling and a delicate crumbly crust. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

KEY LIME CAKE



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Key lime pie lovers, prepare for a real treat. Some of our favorite seasonal surprises come in the form of cakes, whether it's a simple Bundt or a seven-layer masterpiece filled with chocolate or your favorite fruity preserves. That's why we are delighted to add this sweet and tart dessert into our summertime rotation. Key limes are a refreshing twist to the classic lemon zest, and give this light and fluffy cake an extra flavorful punch.

Provided by Southern Living Editors

Categories     Layer Cakes

Time 3h45m

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 20

4 large egg yolks, lightly beaten
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup fresh or bottled Key lime juice (such as Nellie and Joe's Key West Lime Juice)
1/2 cup (4 oz.) unsalted butter, cut into cubes
Vegetable shortening
2 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 1/4 cups (10 oz.) unsalted butter, softened
7 large egg whites, at room temperature
3 1/2 cups (about 14 7/8 oz.) all-purpose flour, plus more for pans
4 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon table salt
1 cup water
1 tablespoon Key lime zest (from 4 Key limes)
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup (8 oz.) unsalted butter, softened
3 cups (about 12 oz.) unsifted powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh or bottled Key lime juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/8 teaspoon table salt
Key lime zest

Steps:

  • Prepare the Curd: Place egg yolks in a small heatproof bowl. Bring sugar and lime juice to a boil in a heavy nonaluminum 3 1/2-quart saucepan over medium-high. Remove from heat. Gradually whisk about one fourth of the hot juice mixture into egg yolks. Add egg yolk mixture to remaining hot juice mixture in saucepan, whisking constantly until well combined. Cook mixture over medium, whisking constantly, until thickened to pudding-like consistency, 6 to 8 minutes. Add butter cubes in 6 additions, whisking constantly after each addition until butter melts and mixture is well combined. Remove from heat. Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer into a bowl. Place plastic wrap directly on surface of mixture to prevent a film from forming. Chill at least 3 hours or up to 24 hours.
  • While Curd chills, prepare the Cake Layers: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease (with shortening) and flour 3 (8-inch) round cake pans; set aside. Beat sugar and butter with a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment on medium speed until fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes. Gradually add egg whites, one third at a time, beating well on low speed after each addition. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture alternately with water, beginning and ending with flour mixture, beating on low speed until just incorporated. Stir in lime zest and vanilla. (Batter will appear broken.) Pour batter evenly into prepared cake pans. Bake in preheated oven until a wooden pick inserted in centers of cakes comes out clean, 18 to 21 minutes. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Invert cakes onto wire racks, and let cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • Prepare the Frosting: Beat butter with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Gradually add powdered sugar, lime juice, vanilla, and salt, beating until smooth, about 2 minutes. Increase speed to medium-high; beat until light and fluffy, about 1 minute. Spoon Frosting into a large piping bag with a tip cut off (about 1/2 inch).
  • Assemble the Cake: Place 1 Cake Layer on a serving plate or a cake stand. Pipe Frosting in a ring (about 1/4-inch high) around top outer edge of layer. Spread one third of the Curd (about 1/2 cup) inside Frosting ring. Top with second Cake Layer; repeat Frosting piping and Curd spreading. Top with third Cake Layer; repeat Frosting piping and Curd spreading. Spread remaining Frosting around sides of cake, reserving about 1/2 cup in piping bag. Pipe reserved Frosting into a ring of 1/2-inch dots around top of cake. Garnish cake with lime zest.

KEY LIME CAKE II



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Lemon Bundt® cake gets a tropical twist thanks to the addition of Key lime juice and lemon pudding mix to the batter.

Provided by Kaye Frickhoeffer

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Bundt Cake

Time 1h10m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
1 (3 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
¾ cup water
½ cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
5 tablespoons key lime juice
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons key lime juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease one 9x13 inch cake pan or one 10 inch bundt pan.
  • In a large bowl stir together; lemon cake mix, lemon instant pudding, water, oil, eggs, and 5 tablespoons key lime juice, mixing well. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes. Pour key lime glaze over cake while still warm.
  • To Make Glaze: Mix together the confectioner's sugar and 3 tablespoons of the key lime juice (or more if necessary), spoon glaze over warm cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190.4 calories, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 36.5 mg, Fat 8 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 220.6 mg, Sugar 17.2 g

KEY LIME CAKE



Key Lime Cake image

Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Butter, for greasing pan
Flour, for dusting pan
One 3-ounce package lime flavored gelatin
1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
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
1/2 cup key lime juice (from about 25 small key limes or 4 large regular limes)
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup (1 stick butter), room temperature
One 8-ounce package cream cheese, room temperature
One 1-pound box confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease and flour one 9-by-12-by-2-inch cake pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, mix the gelatin, granulated 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. Test for doneness by lightly touching the tops or inserting a toothpick. Cool the cake in the pan for 5 minutes then turn out onto a cooling rack.
  • For the glaze: While the cake is still hot, mix the lime juice and confectioners' sugar together well. Pierce the cake with a fork to allow the glaze to soak in better and pour it over the cake on the cooling rack. Allow cake to cool completely as you prepare the icing.
  • For the 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 top and sides of the cake.

KEY LIME CAKE III



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This is a very moist cake. Very easy to make. If you like key lime, you will love this cake.

Provided by Judy

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes     Layer Cake

Yield 30

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
1 ⅓ cups vegetable oil
4 eggs
1 (3 ounce) package lime flavored Jell-O® mix
¾ cup orange juice
½ cup butter
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
4 cups confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Combine cake mix, gelatin mix, oil, eggs and orange juice. Pour into three 8 inch cake pans. Bake according to instructions on box. Allow to cool, then frost.
  • To make the frosting: In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add lime juice and confectioners sugar. Mix well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 45.6 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 189.5 mg, Sugar 26.2 g

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh key limes. Bottled or jarred key lime juice can be used, but the flavor will not be as bright and intense.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing it with the other ingredients. This will help to ensure a smooth and creamy filling.
  • Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can result in a dry, crumbly cake.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Key lime cake is a delicious and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its bright and tangy flavor, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Whether you are making it for a special occasion or just for a weeknight treat, key lime cake is sure to please.

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