Lime Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe
This vibrant Lime Cake Recipe combines a classic white cake mix with lime JELLO gelatin and fresh lime juice for a moist, tangy cake. Topped with a creamy lime-flavored cream cheese frosting, it’s the perfect refreshing dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 18 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 (15.25-ounce) box white cake mix, plus ingredients called for on the box (usually eggs, oil, and water)
- 1 lime, juiced
- 1 (3-ounce) box lime JELLO gelatin mix
Frosting:
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (can use more for stronger citrus flavor)
- A few teaspoons lime zest
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the perfect temperature for baking the cake evenly.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine the white cake mix and the lime JELLO gelatin mix thoroughly to infuse the cake with lime flavor.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the required ingredients listed on the cake mix box (usually eggs, oil, and water) along with the fresh lime juice. Beat everything together until the batter is smooth and well combined.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into a greased 11×16-inch baking pan, spreading evenly. Bake for 20-22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool completely before frosting.
- Prepare frosting: While the cake cools, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, lime juice, lime zest, and milk. Beat everything until the frosting is creamy and smooth, adjusting milk to achieve desired consistency.
- Frost and serve: Spread the lime cream cheese frosting evenly over the cooled cake. Slice into 18 servings, enjoy this refreshing and tangy lime cake!
Notes
- For a stronger lime flavor, add extra lime zest both in the cake batter and frosting.
- Make sure the cake is completely cooled before frosting to avoid melting the frosting.
- You can substitute the lime JELLO gelatin with lemon JELLO for a different citrus twist.
- Store leftover cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- If desired, garnish the finished cake with additional lime zest or thin lime slices for decoration.
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