Key Lime Cake With White Chocolate Frosting (Paula Deen)

Key lime cake is a popular dessert in the southern United States, particularly in Florida where key limes are abundant. The tangy flavor of the key limes pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the white chocolate frosting, creating a delicious and refreshing treat.

This is non vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 115 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 14.

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Key Lime Cake With White Chocolate Frosting (Paula Deen)

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert Recipe Keys: Non Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 25 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 55 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 5400

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Cake flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 1 ¹⁄₂ cup Granulated sugar
• 3 Eggs
• 1 tablespoon Lime zest
• 2 tablespoon Lime juice
• ¹⁄₂ cup Whole milk
• 2 drop Green food coloring (optional)
• 1 cup White chocolate chips
• 1 cup Heavy cream
• 1 cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the lime zest and lime juice.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
6. Stir in the green food coloring, if desired.
7. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
8. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean.
9. Remove the cakes from the oven and let them cool in the pans for 10 minutes.
10. Transfer the cakes to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white chocolate chips and heavy cream together until smooth.
12. Let the mixture cool to room temperature, then beat in the powdered sugar and vanilla extract until creamy.
13. Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of the white chocolate frosting on top.
14. Place the second cake layer on top and frost the entire cake with the remaining frosting.
15. Allow the cake to rest for at least 1 hour before serving.
16. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 22g34%

Total Carbohydrate 60g20%

Sugars 42g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.