Key Lime Cake

By shelliec

Ingredients

• 1- 3 oz package lime-flavored gelatin
• 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 5 large eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
• 3/4 cup orange juice
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup lime juice (4 large limes)
• 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar

Details

Adapted from heidibakes.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 9-inch-round cake pans.

2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the gelatin, sugar, flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir to mix well. Add the eggs, oil, orange juice, lemon juice, and vanilla. Divide the batter evenly among the 3 pans and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Test for doneness by lightly touching the tops of the layers or inserting a toothpick. Cool the layers in the pans for 5 minutes, then turn them out onto racks.


CREAM CHEESE ICING:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 (1-lb) box confectioners’ sugar
(I used lime zest & lime juice in my icing)

1. Cream the butter and cream cheese. Beat in the confectioners’ sugar until the mixture is smooth and easy to spread. Spread the icing between the layers and on the top and sides of the cake.