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Key Lime Cake

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  • 40 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $12

INGREDIENTS

  • Cake Base

    • 1 (15.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
    • 1 â…“ cups vegetable oil
    • Âľ cup orange juice
    • 🥚 4 large eggs
    • 1 (3 ounce) package lime flavored Jell-O mix

  • Frosting

    • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
    • ½ cup butter
    • 4 cups confectioners' sugar
    • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice

STEPS

1

Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease three 8-inch round cake pans.

2

To make the cake: Beat cake mix, oil, orange juice, eggs, and gelatin mix in a large bowl until well combined.

3

Pour into the prepared cake pans.

4

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of a cake layer comes out clean, about 16 to 18 minutes. Allow cake layers to cool completely.

5

Meanwhile, make frosting: Beat cream cheese and butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy.

6

Add confectioners' sugar and lime juice; mix until well combined.

7

Fill and frost cooled cake layers.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

477

Calories

  • 4g
    Protein
  • 50g
    Carbs
  • 30g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor.Make sure the cake layers are completely cool before frosting to prevent the frosting from melting.For a more festive presentation, garnish the cake with lime zest or thin lime slices.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.