• prep: 30 min
• cook: 1 hr 25 min
• total: 1 hr 55 min

servings:

This Key Lime Cake Recipe is a perfect balance of sweet and tart just like a key lime pie! Each moist and tender yet dense bite is packed with citrus flavor then topped with a delicious cream cheese glaze.

• 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter (room temperature)
• 2 tbsp shortening or oil
• 8 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
• 2 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 6 large eggs (room temperature)
• 3 cups plus 1 tablespoon of sifted cake flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 4 tsp key lime zest
• 2 1/2 tbsp key lime juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 4 oz cream cheese (room temperature)
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk
• 1 tbsp key lime juice

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