Key Lime Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup key lime juice
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon key lime zest
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 4 cups powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup key lime juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon key lime zest

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
5. Beat in eggs one at a time.
6. Add key lime juice, buttermilk, vanilla, and zest.
7. Gradually add flour mixture and mix until just combined.
8. Pour into prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes.
9. Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove to wire racks.
10. For frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese until smooth.
11. Add powdered sugar, key lime juice, vanilla, and zest.
12. Beat until fluffy and spread between layers and on top of cake.