There are a lot of yellow cake mix recipes. We all know an love key lime pies, but they are a bit of a hassle to make at home, so we usually have them when we go out or when we visit our cook-wizard relatives and friends.
This recipe is for those who love key lime flavor but would love something that is easier to cook than a key lime pie. Believe it or not, making it into a cake is a much simpler option! Key lime pie cake recipe is the easiest I know.
I think it’s time to me to tell you a secret and warn you that key limes are rather hard in zesting so please do not zest off your finger.
And now, another fun fact for you. Regula limes work for this cake just fine, so you don’t have to go out of yourself trying to find key limes. I’m going to give you a from scratch version of this recipe, but psst, if you feel a little lazy, using a cake mix is also fine. If you’re going for this option, I’d recommend using yellow cake mix.
The batter of this pie consists of usual ingredients and you could pour a bit of lime juice into it to yield green color and citrusy taste. My beloved key lime cake recipe from scratch!
When the batter is baked in the oven and cooled slather it with some cream cheese and decorate your dessert frosting with confetti of lime zest.
The process is really simple. Follow the instructions to bake the cake base (you can follow my instructions below or use the instructions on the cake mix packaging), then cover it with the icing. I really love the lime flavor of the icing, this dessert is so fresh and tender, it will make your mouth water.
Key lime cake icing is fresh as breeze. I love having it with freshly brewed strong coffee, so you can guess, it’s my favorite weekend breakfast. Limes fun facts: their smell cheers up and taste makes you more cheerful. There are a lot of unique frosting recipes, but I love this one.
I love having it with freshly brewed strong coffee, so you can guess, it’s my favorite weekend breakfast.
I love lime smell, so I use a LOT of limes. And I sprinkle zest all over the cake for additional tangy flavor and well, it does look pretty and vibrant with that awesome green color. Bake this key lime cake with cream cheese frosting for the party and it will become the hit!
You can vary the amount of lime juice and sugar you add to the cream cheese frosting to balance out the sour lime flavor and the sweetness.
See, it’s really as simple as a piece of cake! Enjoy!
Maria R. Kirby
August 7, 2019 @ 9:35 am
Now my mom knows I can cook key lime cake from scratch! LOL Thanks you Alyssa!
Alyssa Day
August 7, 2019 @ 9:39 am
Be sure to feed this dish to all your family and friends 🙂
Jacquelyn Walker
August 18, 2019 @ 5:25 pm
Thank you! Today I knew how to make a key lime cake!
Alyssa Day
August 18, 2019 @ 5:36 pm
I’m happy you liked it. Be sure to try my other dishes. 🙂
Katherine Dalton
August 20, 2019 @ 8:25 am
Ooh! This key lime cake recipe is nice. I will definitely cook it!
Alyssa Day
August 20, 2019 @ 8:53 am
Enjoy!
Sarah McCoy
August 22, 2019 @ 8:23 am
This key cake is cute!!! I think it`s delicious!
Alyssa Day
August 22, 2019 @ 4:35 pm
Thank you! I am happy to share my recipes with you 🙂
Amy Edelen
August 24, 2019 @ 7:34 pm
This key lime cake mix is cool for lazy people, as me)
Alyssa Day
August 24, 2019 @ 7:38 pm
Thank you for your interest in my dishes 🙂
Karen Jamison
August 27, 2019 @ 12:00 pm
This key lime pie cake from American cuisine is great!
Alyssa Day
August 27, 2019 @ 12:11 pm
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Jocelin Jones
August 28, 2019 @ 11:10 am
Today I knew how to make key lime cake! Cool, thank you
Alyssa Day
August 28, 2019 @ 11:14 am
Thank you! Thank you for your interest in my dishes 🙂
Jill Robbins
August 29, 2019 @ 1:44 pm
Keylime cake recipe is so easy! I think it`s tasty.
Alyssa Day
August 29, 2019 @ 1:55 pm
Welcome to my site! Be sure to feed this dish to all your family and friends 🙂
Helen Brooks
August 30, 2019 @ 2:28 pm
ahahah now I know what to make with limes
Alyssa Day
August 30, 2019 @ 2:38 pm
I’m happy you liked it. Thank you for your kind words 🙂
Ashley Abe
September 2, 2019 @ 6:26 am
This is easy key lime cake! It looks so good!
Alyssa Day
September 2, 2019 @ 6:29 am
I love to cook and love people who cook according to my recipes! You can find many more recipes that will appeal to you. 🙂
Jennifer Clark
September 5, 2019 @ 8:29 am
I love these homemade key lime cake recipes from you.
Alyssa Day
September 5, 2019 @ 12:07 pm
Thank you! I am happy to share my recipes with you 🙂
William Lampkins
September 11, 2019 @ 6:09 am
Good recipe how to make lime green icing
Alyssa Day
September 11, 2019 @ 3:59 pm
Thank you! I am happy to share my recipes with you 🙂
Joseph Burton
September 17, 2019 @ 8:45 am
So good and tasty key lime pound cake with cream cheese icing
Alyssa Day
September 17, 2019 @ 8:59 am
Good luck and thanks for cooking according to my recipes 🙂
Anita Viveiros
September 18, 2019 @ 6:37 am
Good recipe for key lime cake!
Alyssa Day
September 18, 2019 @ 6:42 am
Welcome to my site! I am happy to share my recipes with you 🙂
Carol Lynch
September 19, 2019 @ 7:38 am
So soft and creamy key lime cream cheese frosting! Thanks for a good recipe.
Alyssa Day
September 19, 2019 @ 8:05 am
Wow! Be sure to try my other dishes. 🙂
Joseph White
September 23, 2019 @ 11:26 am
Mmm… It is the best red velvet key lime cake! I love it.
Alyssa Day
September 23, 2019 @ 11:38 am
It’s wonderful! Those are the best words for me.
Georgia Ellis
September 24, 2019 @ 5:42 am
Yummy lime green cake
Alyssa Day
September 24, 2019 @ 5:59 am
Welcome to my site! Be sure to try my other dishes. 🙂
Wm Blankenship
September 25, 2019 @ 9:38 am
Thanks to you I know how to make lime cake!
Alyssa Day
September 25, 2019 @ 9:47 am
I’m happy you liked it. Good luck and thanks for cooking according to my recipes 🙂