Description
A delightful Layer Cake that combines the tangy flavors of Key Lime Pie with a moist, fluffy cake, adorned with luscious whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (for filling)
- 1 tbsp lime zest (for filling)
- 3 egg yolks
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your cake pans by greasing and lining them with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Beat the softened butter and sugar in a separate bowl until fluffy and pale. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, lime juice, and lime zest.
- Gradually alternate adding the dry ingredients and buttermilk to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between prepared pans and bake for 25-30 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
- Prepare the filling by whisking together condensed milk, lime juice, zest, and egg yolks in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until stiff peaks form.
- Assemble the cake starting with one layer, spreading filling, and topping with whipped cream. Repeat and finish with whipped cream all around.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for optimal mixing. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and fluffy.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg