Key Lime Cake III Recipe
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Key Lime Cake III

By: Judy 
"This is a very moist cake. Very easy to make. If you like key lime, you will love this cake."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (149)

 

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Original Recipe Yield 3 - 8 inch round pans
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
  • 1 1/3 cups vegetable oil
  • 4 eggs
  • 1 (3 ounce) package lime flavored gelatin mix
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
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  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 4 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. Combine cake mix, gelatin mix, oil, eggs and orange juice. Pour into three 8 inch cake pans. Bake according to instructions on box. Allow to cool, then frost.
  2. To make the frosting: In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add lime juice and confectioners sugar. Mix well.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 297 | Total Fat: 18.2g | Cholesterol: 49mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2008 by Touche'   view full review
I owe it all to this recipe. This is the first recipe that I made from this website for a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 20, 2006 by TexasKim   view full review
I love this cake. It is very rich. I like to make my frosting with just a little lime jello...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 7, 2008 by monty   view full review
This recipe is DELICIOUS. I made cupcakes with it. I did add the zest of a small lime and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2003 by The Cake Maker   view full review
Though I prefer "from scratch" cakes my family loved this recipe. Very moist with a good lime...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 9, 2008 by T L Dixon   view full review
I did cut way back on the oil to 1/2 cup & added 1/2 cup applesauce. Very moist.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2002 by KECIA NELSON   view full review
I made this for a shower with a "mexican" theme. It was a big hit, I had lots of people ask...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 21, 2005 by Divonna   view full review
I made this cake for a luau theme party this weekend and it was a smash hit. Everyone raved...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2002 by CHICMOM   view full review
This is probably one of the best cakes I have made. It was very simple but very delicious. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2002 by kim*designer   view full review
Overly sweet, especially the icing. Sorry to say that the family would not eat it after their...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 16, 2005 by JDVMD Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
First the good point: The icing was terrific and when thinned would be a great dip for...

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