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Post by Mark on Jul 30, 2017 2:19:03 GMT
This recipe is adapted from Key Lime Cookin' by Joyce LaFray. Key limes are smaller and sweeter than regular limes. If you can't find key limes or key lime juice you may substitute regular limes. IngredientsCake- 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package lemon cake mix
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup key lime juice or 1/2 cup lime juice
- 2 key limes, zest of or 1/2 regular limes, zest of
- 1 (3 ounce) package lime gelatin
- 1/2 cup canola oil
- 4 large eggs, slightly beaten
Frosting- 1/4 lb butter, softened
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups confectioners' sugar
- 1 to 2 tablespoons milk for desired consistency
- 1 key lime, zest of or 1 regular lime, zest of
Directions- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray or grease and flour lightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, add the cake mix, water, lime juice, lime zest, jello, vegetable oil and eggs.
- With an electric mixer, blend ingredients together until well combined, about 3 minutes.
- Pour into prepared pan and bake in preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted off center comes out clean.
- For the frosting, combine the butter, cream cheese and vanilla with electric mixer.
- Add confectioners sugar and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add milk to reach the desired spreading consistency.
- Spread frosting over cooled cake and garnish with lime zest.
Serves 12
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