KEY WEST KEY LIME CAKE

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This recipe comes from Key Lime Cookin' by Joyce LaFray. Key limes are smaller and sweeter than regular limes. If you can't find key limes or key lime juice you may sub regular limes.

Provided by PaulaG

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (18 1/4 ounce) package lemon cake mix
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup key lime juice or 1/2 cup lime juice
2 key limes, zest of or 1/2 regular lime, zest of
1 (3 ounce) package lime gelatin
1/2 cup canola oil
4 large eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 lb butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 -2 tablespoon milk
1 key limes, zest of or 1 regular lime, zest of

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°.
  • Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray or grease and flour lightly.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the cake mix, water, lime juice, lime zest, jello, vegetable oil and eggs.
  • With an electric mixer, blend ingredients together until well combined, about 3 minutes.
  • Pour into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted off center comes out clean.
  • For the frosting, combine the butter, cream cheese and vanilla with electric mixer.
  • Add confectioners sugar and blend until smooth and creamy.
  • Add milk to reach the desired spreading consistency.
  • Spread frosting over cooled cake and garnish with lime zest.

Ami Shagor
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and flavorless.


Marija Alw
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I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves key lime pie.


Okello Benson
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This is the best key lime cake I've ever had!


Stickfigure 9000
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I love this cake! It's the perfect summer dessert.


Adrian's rcs
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This cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful. The frosting is the perfect balance of tart and sweet.


Teddy Kioko
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I've made this cake several times now and it's always a hit! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Selimat Adepeju
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This cake was a bit too tart for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The cake itself was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was nice and creamy. I would recommend this cake to anyone who loves key lime pie.


Charity Chikova
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I love key lime pie, so I was excited to try this cake. It did not disappoint! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect complement. I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves key lime pie.


Garry Grana
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! The flavor was perfect and the texture was light and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Cher Mack
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I'm not a huge fan of key lime pie, but this cake was really good! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was light and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this cake to anyone who loves key lime pie or just wants to try something new.


Angela Cochran
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This cake was a huge hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique and delicious flavor of the key lime. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the frosting was the perfect balance of tart and sweet. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


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