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Homemade Key Lime Cake

Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
A sweet and tangy tiered masterpiece featuring buttery crust layers and a zesty lime mousse frosting.

Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup salted butter melted
  • 1 box white cake mix plus required eggs, oil, and water
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
  • ½ cup fresh Key lime juice
  • 2 tbsp lime zest
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • Fresh limes for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine graham crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of two greased 8-inch cake pans.
  • Prepare cake mix according to package directions and pour over the graham crusts.
  • Bake for 22–26 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese and condensed milk until smooth. Stir in lime juice and 1 tbsp zest.
  • In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Fold half into the lime mixture.
  • Layer the cakes with lime filling in the middle and on the exterior.
  • Pipe remaining whipped cream on top and garnish with lime slices and remaining zest.
  • Chill for 4 hours before serving.