Zesty Key Lime Cake
By
Cassie *
@1lovetocook1x
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This delicious, moist lime cake would be a super cake for St Patty's day or even Easter...I made this cake last St Pat, but never got it posted. You can make it with or without the food coloring...I'm part Irish, so greens just fine with me...enjoy!
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Ingredients
- 1 - 18.25 pkg
- lemon cake mix
- 1 1/3 c
- vegetable oil
- 4
- eggs
- 1 pkg
- (3 oz) lime jell-o
- 3/4 c
- orange juice - i used fresh squeezed
- green food coloring - optional
- 1/2 c
- butter (1 stick), softened
- 1 pkg
- cream cheese (8 oz), softened
- 4 c
- confectioners' sugar
- 3 - 31/2 Tbsp
- lime juice or to taste
- 6
- drops green food coloring - optional
FROSTING
How to Make Zesty Key Lime Cake
- 1Preheat oven to 350 degree F. - 325 degree for dark baking pan.
Spray a 9 x 13 cake pan with nonstick cooking spray. - 2Combine all cake ingredients in mixing bowl. Add 3 drops green food coloring if you want a more intense green color.
- 3Bake according to directions on box (25-35 min.). Cool on cooling rack.
- 4For frosting:
Beat butter and cream cheese together. Add juice and powdered sugar. Blend with mixer until smooth. - 5Add 4-6 drops green food coloring if you would like green color for St. Patrick's Day.
- 6Frost cooled cake and refrigerate.
About Zesty Key Lime Cake
Course/Dish: Cakes
Main Ingredient: Fruit
Regional Style: American
Collection: Go Green for St. Patrick's Day
Other Tag: Quick & Easy
