# Key Lime Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting

A refreshing Key Lime Cake topped with a smooth and creamy Key Lime Cream Cheese Frosting.

- Cuisine: American
- Category: Baked Goods
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 2.5 tsp baking powder
- 0.5 tsp baking soda
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 Tbsp lime zest (preferably from key limes)
- 0.5 cup fresh key lime juice (or bottled if fresh isn’t available)
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 Tbsp fresh key lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 pinch salt

## Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans, or line them with parchment paper circles for easy release.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
4. In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
5. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated.
6. Add the lime zest and mix until combined.
7. On low speed, add the flour mixture in three additions, alternating with the buttermilk and lime juice. Begin and end with the flour mixture.
8. Stir in the vanilla extract until smooth, being careful not to overmix.
9. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
10. Smooth the tops and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
11. Let the cakes cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
12. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
13. Gradually add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, beating until fluffy.
14. Add lime juice, zest, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Beat until silky smooth.
15. Place one cooled cake layer on a serving plate.
16. Spread a thick layer of frosting on top.
17. Place the second cake layer over it, then frost the entire cake with a smooth coat.
18. Use a piping bag for decorative swirls on top if desired.
19. Sprinkle with extra lime zest for garnish.
20. Refrigerate the cake for about 30 minutes before slicing to help the frosting set.
21. Serve chilled or at room temperature, and enjoy the refreshing lime flavor in every bite!

## Equipment

- oven
- 8-inch round cake pans
- parchment paper circles
- medium bowl
- large mixing bowl
- electric mixer
- wire rack
- piping bag (optional)

## Tips

- Ensure butter and granulated sugar are beaten until light and fluffy for a tender crumb.
- Be careful not to overmix the batter.
- Refrigerate the cake for about 30 minutes before slicing to help the frosting set.

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1BC77snuav/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/7f6aac99-659f-412d-8d5d-a569e6a88a97
- Extracted: 2026-03-21

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