key lime cake

Key Lime Pudding Cake is a creamy, sweet dessert that&#039;s perfect for summer. A tart refreshing cake batter, flavored with key lime, magically bakes into two separate layers, a light airy sponge cake with a tangy custardy pudding underneath. Made in individual ramekins, it&#039;s the ideal serving size for picnics, barbecues and special occasions.

Key Lime Pudding Cake

butter

sugar + extra for sprinkling

eggs (separated)

buttermilk

Tablespoons lime zest

key lime juice

flour

salt

sugar

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare six 6-oz. individual ramekins by coating sides and bottom with butter then sprinkling with some sugar. Set aside.

In a large mixing bowl, combine egg yolks, buttermilk, lime zest and lime juice, mixing well.

Add flour, sugar and salt and continue mixing until combined.

In small bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.

Fold beaten egg whites gently into egg-lime mixture.

Divide batter evenly between the prepared ramekins.

Place all six ramekins in a pan large enough to hold them side by side.

Fill the pan with water until it reaches halfway up the sides of the ramekins.

Place in oven and bake 55-60 minutes.

Remove ramekins from water bath and let cool on wire rack. When cool, sprinkle top with powdered sugar and store in refrigerator.

A sweet and tart treat, this Key Lime Cake is perfect for any occasion. It&#039;s so wonderfully tangy, moist, and fluffy with lime flavor infused throughout.

Key Lime Cake

all-purpose flour ((300 grams))

baking powder

baking soda

sugar ((300 grams))

sour cream ((180 grams))

vegetable oil ((170 grams))

eggs

lime zest

vanilla extract

unsalted butter (softened (340 grams))

cream cheese (softened (340 grams))

sugar ((1,080 grams))

key lime juice ((about 2 limes))

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease 3 (8-inch) round cake pans.

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.

In a medium mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the sugar, sour cream, and oil until combined, 1 to 2 minutes. Stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the eggs, one at a time, scraping down the bowl between additions, beat until well combined. Add the lime juice, zest, and vanilla and beat until combined.

Add the oil mixture to the flour mixture and beat until just combined. Divide the batter among the prepared cake pans. (if using a stand mixer, you can add the flour mixture into the oil mixture already in the bowl.)

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the center of cakes are springy to the touch the sides are just starting to pull away from the pan. Let the cakes cool in the pan for 10 minutes then invert and cool completely on a wire rack.

For the Cake:

In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and cream cheese together on medium speed until creamy and well combined, about 1 minute.

With the mixer on low speed, gradually add the confectioners’ sugar alternating with a little bit of the lime juice. Stop occasionally and scrape down the bowl. Beat in the vanilla. Once combined, increase the speed to medium-low and beat until smooth and fluffy, about 1 minute.

For the frosting:

Place 1 cup of frosting in a piping bag fitted with a star tip.

Place one cooled cake layer on a cake stand or serving plate. Top with 1 cup of frosting, spreading smoothly out to the edges. Place another cake layer on top and repeat with 1 cup of frosting. Top with final cake layer, and spread the remaining frosting all over the top and sides of the cake.

Pipe decorations on the top edge of cake with the reserved frosting. Garnish with thin lime slices, if desired. Chill for 30 minutes to set the frosting before serving. Cake can be covered at stored at room temperature for up to 5 days.

For the Assembly:

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Eggs

Milk

Tablespoons Fresh Lime Zest

Tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice

Sugar

Flour

Baking Powder

Baking Soda

Salt

Butter ((softened))

Cream Cheese ((softened))

Lime

Fresh Limes ((sliced for garnish))

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

In a large mixing bowl, add oil, eggs, whole milk, lime zest, and lime juice. Cream for 2 minutes.

&nbsp;In a large bowl, add sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir into egg mixture and fold.&nbsp;

Spray two 9-inch or three 8-inch cake pans with nonstick cooking spray. Place batter into baking pans. If using three 8-inch pans, bake for 20-26 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. If using two 9-inch pans, bake for 30-36 minutes. Cool.

In a large bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy, scraping sides of bowl often.&nbsp;Add powdered sugar, lime juice, lime zest, and cream together. Chill.

Remove cakes from pan. Spread frosting on top of one cooled cake layer. Place the&nbsp;other cooled cake layer on top and spread frosting all over. Garnish with fresh lime slices.&nbsp;

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