Best 3 Moms Key Lime Cake Recipes

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Moms Key Lime Cake is a classic dessert that has been passed down from generation to generation. It is a refreshing treat that is perfect for any occasion. This popular cake is made with a combination of simple ingredients, and it always comes out moist and flavorful. The key lime juice and zest give it a bright and tangy flavor that is sure to please everyone at your table.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

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

MOM'S KEY LIME CAKE



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Awesomely moist and tart cake. My mom makes this from a recipe she found and I'm posting it here because it's a favorite of mine to make too. If you like lime, you'll love it.

Provided by Meri Beth

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 12 Slices, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

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 poke holes in cakes while in pans and pour key lime juice over layers.
  • 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.
  • You can substitute ingredients for a lighter cake and it still turns out well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 694.4, Fat 39.2, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 112.5, Sodium 431.4, Carbohydrate 76.6, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 59.8, Protein 11.7

KEY LIME COOKIE CAKE



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An old family recipe and a very simple Mexican dessert. It consists of ordinary vanilla cookies and a sweet and simple lime cream. As a personal note, this dessert is much better chilled and goes great with any hot drink.

Provided by Chris

Categories     Cake Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
½ cup key lime juice
½ teaspoon grated lime zest
5 ounces vanilla cookies (such as Marias Gamesa®)

Steps:

  • Pour condensed milk, lime juice, and lime zest into a blender and blend until rich and creamy.
  • Arrange a layer of cookies to cover the bottom of a 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Pour 1/4 of the lime cream over the cookies. Repeat layers to use up all cookies and cream.
  • Cover and refrigerate for 5 to 6 hours, or if you prefer a more chilled dessert, place in the freezer for 2 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.3 calories, Carbohydrate 27 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 77.8 mg

Tips:

  • Use fresh key limes: Fresh key limes provide the best flavor for this cake. If you can't find key limes, you can use regular limes, but the flavor will be slightly different.
  • Zest the limes before juicing them: Zesting the limes before juicing them will give you more flavor in your cake. To zest a lime, use a microplane or a fine grater to remove the outermost layer of the peel, being careful not to get any of the white pith.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough cake. Mix the batter until the ingredients are just combined, then stop.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This is the best way to ensure that the cake is done baking. If you insert a toothpick and it comes out with batter on it, the cake needs to bake for a few minutes longer.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it: This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

This Mom's Key Lime Cake is a delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of tangy key lime juice and creamy frosting is sure to please everyone. With its easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this Mom's Key Lime Cake a try. You won't be disappointed!

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