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Key Lime Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting

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A delightful Key Lime Cake paired with tangy Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting, perfect for summer gatherings and celebrations.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup key lime juice
  • 1 tsp key lime zest
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3–4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp key lime juice
  • 1 tsp key lime zest

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
  2. Whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
  3. Beat the softened butter and eggs until creamy in a separate bowl. Add in the sour cream, key lime juice, zest, and vanilla extract; stir to combine.
  4. Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet until you have a smooth batter.
  5. Pour the batter evenly into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
  6. Cool the cakes completely before making the frosting.
  7. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, key lime juice, and zest for the frosting.
  8. Frost the cooled cakes liberally with the key lime cream cheese frosting.
  9. Sprinkle additional zest over the top for decoration.

Notes

Use room-temperature ingredients for better emulsification. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake fluffy.

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