Trisha Yearwood’s Key Lime Cake
Trisha Yearwood’s Key Lime Cake is a vibrant and zesty dessert that captures the essence of summer in every bite. This moist cake, infused with fresh key lime juice and topped with creamy frosting, delivers an irresistible balance of tangy sweetness. Perfect for celebrations or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress your guests and become a favorite in your baking repertoire.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 box yellow cake mix
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice (or bottled if necessary)
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for frosting)
- 1/2 cup softened butter (for frosting)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease two round cake pans.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, sour cream, eggs, and key lime juice until smooth.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared pans.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow cakes to cool in their pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to wire racks to cool completely.
- For the frosting, beat together softened butter and powdered sugar until fluffy; add key lime juice to taste. Frost the cooled cake layers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg