"This moist Key Lime Layer Cake tastes amazing and it all starts with a simple cake mix!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 box (15.25) white cake mix ( we used Classic White Duncan Hines)
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1 cup (121g) all purpose flour (spoon into cup and level off)
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1 cup (200g) sugar
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1 teaspoon (5g) baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon (3g) salt
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zest of 2 limes
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1 1/2 sticks (12T)(179g) unsalted butter, melted
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4 egg whites (large eggs)
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1/4 cup (55g) lime juice (We used Nellie & Joe's Key West Lime Juice)
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1 cup (242g) milk
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2 Tablespoons (16g) vegetable oil ( we use Canola oil)
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3/4 cup (150g) sugar
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1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
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1 cup (242g) water
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2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
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2 Tablespoons (28g) unsalted butter
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zest of 2 limes
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1/4 cup (55g) lime juice (We used Nellie & Joe's Key West Lime Juice)
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Two 8 ounce (423g total weight) packages cream cheese, softened. It must be full fat, not
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reduced fat or cream cheese in a tub those are too soft.
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2 cups (230g) powdered sugar, sift then measure
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2 teaspoons (8g) vanilla extract
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3 cups (696g) heavy whipping cream