A Cake Inspired by Key Lime Pie
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Inspired by key lime pie, my key lime cake is so refreshing! It's made with three moist, sweet vanilla cake layers, a tart key lime frosting, and dollops of whipped cream.
Recipe: sugarspunrun.com/key-lime-cake/
Ingredients
Cake
2 ⅔ cups all-purpose flour (333g)
2 cups granulated sugar (400g)
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon table salt
½ cup unsalted butter, cut into 8 pieces (113g)
¼ cup avocado, vegetable, or canola oil (60ml)
1 Tablespoon lime or key lime zest (usually about 2 limes)
1 ½ Tablespoons key lime juice
1 ½ scant cups whole milk (333ml)
2 large eggs, room temperature preferred
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Curd
2 large egg yolks
⅓ cup key lime juice (80ml)
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
¼ teaspoon table salt
2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces (28g)
Frosting
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened (170g)
6 oz cream cheese, softened
4-5 cups powdered sugar (500-625g)
¼ cup graham cracker crumbs, for decorating (28g)
½ batch Stabilized whipped cream frosting: • Stabilized, Fluffy, Li... (optional but recommended) see note
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Instructions
00:00 Introduction
Cake
00:21 Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and thoroughly grease and flour the sides of three 8” cake pans, tapping out any excess flour, and line the bottoms with parchment paper.
00:25 In a large bowl (or the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment), combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
00:50 With mixer on low speed, add softened butter one Tablespoon at a time, allowing each Tablespoon to be fully incorporated into the dry ingredients before adding the next. Once all butter is added, the mixture will have a sandy, crumbly texture.
02:02 Add oil and lime zest and stir until well combined. Set aside.
03:00 Add the key lime juice to a large measuring cup (at least 2-cup), then add the milk until it reaches the 1 ½ cup line and whisk to combine.
04:22 Add eggs and vanilla to the milk mixture and whisk to combine.
05:00 Turn mixer to low speed and slowly add the milk mixture into batter until fully combined, pausing to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Batter should be uniform, silky and smooth.
05:23 Evenly divide batter into prepared pans (if weighing batter, each pan should have approximately 460 grams of batter) and bake in the center rack of preheated 350F (175C) oven for 26-28 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of each cake comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
06:07 Allow cakes to cool in their pans for 10-15 minutes, then run a knife along the edge of the pan to loosen from the edges and carefully invert onto a cooling rack to cool completely. While cakes are cooling, prepare your frosting.
Curd
06:37 In a small, non-reactive saucepan (see note) whisk together egg yolks, key lime juice, sugar, and salt.
07:49 Add butter and cook over medium/low heat, whisking constantly until mixture is thickened. This will take several minutes; once it is thickened the whisk should start to leave trails through the curd, and it should coat the back of a spoon.
09:28 Pour curd through a fine mesh strainer into a heatproof bowl. Allow to cool completely before proceeding (this may be placed in the refrigerator to cool faster).
Frosting
10:00 In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat softened butter and cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
10:40 Gradually add 4 cups (500g) of powdered sugar until completely incorporated.
11:31 Add the cooled curd, one Tablespoon at a time, until you’ve added 5-6 Tablespoons. Be sure to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl to be sure all ingredients are thoroughly combined. If the frosting seems too soft, too tart, or on the verge of breaking add the remaining sugar as needed.
Assembly
12:55 Once cakes are cooled, level the tops if necessary.
13:03 Frost each layer evenly with the prepared frosting. Evenly frost the outside of the cake with the remaining frosting.
13:36 Gently press graham cracker crumbs around the bottom of cake, about a quarter of the way up.
14:03 Pipe, swirl, or dollop stabilized whipped cream frosting over the top of the cake, if using. Decorate with additional graham cracker crumbs or lime zest, if desired.
14:37 Allow to chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before cutting and serving. Enjoy!
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I made this today for my son’s birthday. He said it was the best cake he ever had. It’s a labor of love but worth it. Thanks for the recipe
@SugarSpunRun
26 күн бұрын
You are welcome! I'm so glad everyone enjoyed it so much! Happy birthday to your son! :)
It always cracks me up to see the lonely forsaken stand mixer in the corner with the sad music, never gets old.
I made this for my Memorial Day family get-together and it was a huge hit! I only just got into baking in the past couple of years, and every one of your recipes that I have tried so far has been so clear and easy to follow, even for a novice like me. Thanks for doing what you do and spreading the joy of baking! :)
@SugarSpunRun
3 күн бұрын
I'm so glad it was such a hit! I'm glad to hear everything has been so helpful for you. :)
I can't get enough key lime flavor in my life -- definitely making this one!
A actual lime curd between each cake layer would be scrumptious too! Then make an key lime Ermine frosting for the overall cake would be outstanding, as well. ❤😋😋❤
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
Ooohhhh those sound like great ideas!
@villagaiac55
15 күн бұрын
and maybe use cake flour.... but I'll shut up now...
I was hoping that T-shirt 👕 stretch was a beautiful bump! Congratulations. May Yah bless your baby to be healthy and your delivery to be joyful and quick.
Beautiful cake! Glad to see the reverse-cream method, I love to use it. Ps. If you put 3-4 big strips of wax paper over-hanging your serving plate,then place the first cake layer, any drips, smears, crumbs etc from the frosting process will be on the wax paper strips and can be pulled away at the end for a spotless serving plate
@SugarSpunRun
15 күн бұрын
So smart, thank you for sharing! 💚
OMG !! I FIXED THIS AND I'M NOW FIXING MY 3RD. !! THE KEY LIME FLAVOR IS NEXT LEVEL !! ❤ REALLY DELICIOUS !! THANK YOU ,, 😊 AND YES I PUSHED SUBSCRIBE !!
@SugarSpunRun
9 күн бұрын
That's awesome! I'm so glad you have enjoyed it so much! :)
That looks ridiculously good. Please keep it up!
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
Thank you! :)
I Can’t Wait to bake this cake! I have the biggest Key Lime Craving and this sounds Divine! Thank you so much! Btw, I Love your channel! You are my go to for Sweets!
@SugarSpunRun
23 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! I hope you love this cake! Let me know how it goes. 😊
I prefer a tart cake to an overly sweet one so this would be just right for me. I will definitely be making this! Thank you for sharing.
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
I really hope you love it! 💚
love the whipped cream on top!
Yum!! I have a key lime tree. Can’t wait to make it!
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
I’m so jealous of your tree! I hope you love the cake!
@chalmapatterson544
23 күн бұрын
Ooooooooo!!!!🥺. I wish I had one!
Hi Sam your first key lime pie recipe is how I found your youtube channel and the first recipe I tried from your youtube channel and it was amazing!!!!! now I have been subscribed to your channel for 2 years and now I've made hundreds of your recipes and love them. thank you for your great recipes❤❤❤
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your support! I’m so glad you’ve enjoyed everything so much! 😊
@nitaonstad9965
16 күн бұрын
This just came up as "recommended for you." I love key lime anything, and this was looking mighty delicious; so I paused to read the comments and this is the best endorsement I could ever hope to read. Thank you so much BrissasBlessedBites and I look forward to a long relationship with Sugared Spun Run. Now I've got to find that Key Lime Pie recipe. ❤😊
I just found your channel and am loving it❤️❤️❤️
@SugarSpunRun
3 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! :)
Please forgive me for stating the obvious! I did not realize you were expecting! How exciting!
@cbkqmom
Ай бұрын
Aww, nah, she announced it in an earlier video 😊
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
Thank you! We are excited. :)
@Sarah-ff2kf
Ай бұрын
I know right? From a direct front view.. ya can’t tell.
@BlimeyT.
25 күн бұрын
Thank you this looks Delicious (as All ur recipes do!)
I ABSOLUTELY LOOOOVVVVVEEEEE THIS RECIPE!!!!!
@SugarSpunRun
8 күн бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much! :)
I found out about reverse creaming method on your channel. It was a game changer, the crumb turns out so soft and plush ❤️
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
I'm so glad it was so helpful! :)
Just made the cannoli cake and it was fabulous. Can’t wait to try this one. 😊
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much! :)
Recipe you made looks delicious! By the way Many blessings to your growing family! 🍼
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! :)
Ooooh… color me excited! lol, cannoli cake and now key lime?? 🎉🎉 I’m going to attempt to make these in a diabetic friendly cupcake version for my SO’s mom ❤️ Cannoli is her favorite desert, and she LOVED your key lime cheesecake!
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
I hope everyone loves it! :)
A new baby!!!!! Congratulations!!!🤍🩵💖
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
Looks delicious. I plan to try it. I also 😊appreciate that you didn't use any artificial coloring. It just looked so natural and delicious keep up the great work. I love your recipes.😊
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I hope you love it! :)
I’ll be making this with gluten free flour. It looks delicious.
@SugarSpunRun
26 күн бұрын
Let me know how it turns out! :)
I just found u and Key lime cake has been our latest craze.. so excited to give this a try..thanks!
@SugarSpunRun
26 күн бұрын
Welcome to the channel! I hope you love the cake! :)
THANK YOU for explaining what non reactive bakeware is!! I've seen this so many times in other recipes but have to guess what to use because no one ever says what examples of that is. now I finally know lol I can;t wait to try this recipe either it looks delish
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
I’m so glad it was helpful! And I hope you love the cake!! 💚
This sounds delicious 😋 i love keylime . Ithink i will b making this
Omg can’t wait to try this! Key lime pie is the ONLY pie I will actually eat! 😊
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
I hope you love it! :)
Thank you! I love key lime in desserts! I love making Carlota de limón which is a Mexican no bake key lime pie 🤤🥰
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
That sounds good! I will have to try one. :)
LOOKS AMAZING 🙃CONGRATS ON YOUR NEW BONDLE OF JOY 😘
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
Thank you! 🤗
Omg finally I can't wait to make key lime cake
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
I hope you love it! :)
I am making this for Mother's Day no doubt. Key lime pie is fantastic and this looks divine.
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
I hope everyone loves it! :)
Made this on Saturday - loved the flavor (I'm a huge fan of key lime pie) the cake turned out perfect if you ignore my horrendous decorating ability...Thanks Sam and team for another great recipe!
@SugarSpunRun
26 күн бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it! The only way to get better is to keep practicing, which means more cake! Sounds like a good time to me. :)
Love your videos
Looks luscious and I love lime anything!
@SugarSpunRun
15 күн бұрын
Thank you! I hope you love it! 😊
Can’t wait to try this one. My family won’t stop asking for coffee cake and I’m ready to bake something else lol
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
I hope everyone loves it! :)
I love this
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
Thank you! :)
Classic Sam wow many thanks bless to your family
Sounds refreshing
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
Thank you! :)
This looks so good ❤
@SugarSpunRun
26 күн бұрын
Thank you! :)
Will try this one!!
@SugarSpunRun
26 күн бұрын
I hope you love it! :)
Can’t wait to make this, looks delicious !
@SugarSpunRun
26 күн бұрын
I hope you love it! :)
Delicious, thank you
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
You're welcome! Enjoy! :)
This cake looks so lovely.
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
Thank you! :)
Love anything key limey fav
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
I hope you love this cake! :)
Thank you for this recipe! I can't wait to make it 😊
@SugarSpunRun
24 күн бұрын
I hope you love it! 😊
This sounds and looks delicious ❤
@SugarSpunRun
26 күн бұрын
Thank you! :)
Wow ! That looks delicious 🤤
@SugarSpunRun
18 күн бұрын
Thank you 😋
Key lime pie is my favorite pie! I’m definitely going to give this a try. Thanks for sharing this recipe. Every recipe of yours that I have made thus far has been fantastic and delicious!
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
You’re welcome! I hope you love this one! 😊
Pasti rasa kue nya enak sekali👍
I’m a home Ec teacher. Perfect demonstration. Delicious recipe! Congrats!
@SugarSpunRun
23 күн бұрын
Thank you! 🤗
Your Strawberry short cake was a big hit with the fifth grade class, I was so excited, thank you for sharing, congratulations on your Blessing child ❤
@SugarSpunRun
23 күн бұрын
Thanks so much! 😊 I’m so glad all the kiddos enjoyed it!
I use Nelly & Joe's Key West Lime Juice in a pound cake & glaze recipe. I'll never squeeze lime juice again. It's a lime flavor bomb. Good for Limeaid too.
@Lynnpaperweight
Ай бұрын
I'll look for it...thank you!
@Lynnpaperweight
Ай бұрын
I'll look for it...thank you!
What a Lucious looking cake!!!
@SugarSpunRun
24 күн бұрын
Thank you! 😊
So what if you can’t get key lime juice in your part of the world … will lime juice do?
you are a great cook!!! 😇😇
@SugarSpunRun
24 күн бұрын
Thank you! 😊
Congratulations chef! 😢 I want a grandchild. Just one. Just one. Just one. Did He hear me? TFS. My husband loves your recipes.
Looks delicious. Thank u very much for ur video.
@SugarSpunRun
26 күн бұрын
You're welcome! Enjoy! :)
Awwwww Congratulations
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I absolutely love your channel and your recipes! I'm currently making your sourdough chocolate chip cookie recipe with nuts. Next I want to try this key lime cake recipe but I don't have any key lime so I'll have to substitute
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I hope you love the cookies and the cake! 😊
Omg making it soon yum 😋 😍 😩 ☺️
@SugarSpunRun
17 күн бұрын
I hope you love it! :)
I have been wanting to try to replicate Ruby Tuesdays' Key Lime, Blueberry cake. I will try it using this recipe - thank you!
@missbttrsctch
Ай бұрын
I have everything but the blueberries, 🤦🏾♀️!
Is there any way to "doctor" regular lime juice to work in this lovely-looking cake? I'd love to try it, but I'm in New Zealand and we don't have Key or Tahitian limes here. I made a Key Lime Pie for the neighbors, but it wasn't the same with our limes. Appreciate any ideas you or your fans can offer. Cheers.
The cakes you create look incredibly delicious! I love citrus in cakes and cookies. Since I am a keylime pie fan, I am definitely going to follow this recipe. I really enjoy your videos. 😊
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I hope you love it! :)
Hahaha 😂...your stand mixer is sad 😅 I have the same exact stand mixer. I absolutely love your channel and all your recipes.
@SugarSpunRun
26 күн бұрын
😊 thank you! I really do appreciate your support and feedback. :)
FYI, the key lime pie recipe on the back of that bottle of Nellie and Joe’s Key Lime juice is so easy and good!
Got it!,
Hi, do you have a recipe for a French strawberry cake? Also, congratulations! 🩷
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
Thank you! Unfortunately I do not have a recipe for a French strawberry cake but it looks delicious. I will have to see if I can make one. 😊
omg... my dream 😍
@SugarSpunRun
26 күн бұрын
Enjoy! :)
Doing this!!!
Your cake layers turned out so nice and even. Mine always mound up. What causes this and how do I get mine to be even like yours?
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I made a key lime cake once. It must've been delicious, as it was cooling my son's cat snuck in and ate the whole thing. 😂
@SugarSpunRun
8 күн бұрын
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
I bet July 28... 7 lb, 11 oz! A girl of course... what a lucky baby!! Oooo I heard another sibling sooo , if I may, I'm increasing my bet to 8 lb 11oz..
Have you tried this with cake flour? I'm always wanting to use cake flour more and hope it would give this cake a lighter texture.
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
I have not tried it with cake flour, but it could work. My preference here is the all purpose flour. 😊
LOL !! ATTENTION IF YOU LOVE AND LIKE EVERYTHING KEY LIME FIX 2 CAKES !! TRUST ME THEY WONT LAST !!! ❤ ENJOY ,, DELICIOUS ,,
@SugarSpunRun
9 күн бұрын
I'm so glad you enjoyed it so much! :)
Maybe add some Graham cracker crumbs to the cake batter to make it more like key lime pie.
I found the recipe on Pinterest under sugar spun run key lime cake.
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
I hope you love it and all of my recipes. 😊
So does reverse creaming give a sturdier crumb, more suitable for layered cakes?
@SugarSpunRun
26 күн бұрын
It really depends on the cake. It could a little bit sturdier because it's a bit more dense, but I use different methods depending on the cake and desired outcome. :)
@anderson8601
26 күн бұрын
@@SugarSpunRun OK cool. I'm always learning from the best!
Yum! I love key lime anything! I have to try this!
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
I think you are going to love it! :)
Ive never seen key limes here in Australia. How do they compare to regular limes?
I wonder if there's a way to make a Key Lime Angelfood cake (I need to reduce my sugar intake due to medical stuff.) Your cake otherwise sounds rather good...)
@SugarSpunRun
5 күн бұрын
Hmmm I haven't tried it, but it sounds good. :)
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Where is the recipe cause I would really want to make it
Hello 🥰 how can I get the recipe please? ❤ I make a really popular key lime cake but I like to add variety. 😊
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
I actually put the full recipe in the description. :)
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Looks good, will try it. Here's a suggestion... Please watch chef Jean Pierre, and learn the proper way to use a zester. The tool on TOP so you can see where you are on the lime or lemon. The channel on the tool is designed to hold the zest, and then you avoid getting the white pith. You definitely are getting too much pith, and it will add bitterness. Of course, it seems many of the TV chefs are not schooled on how to use kitchen tools either. This is one of the best and most useful lessons Chef Jean Pierre has taught me, including mis en place....
@SugarSpunRun
Ай бұрын
Yes to avoiding the pith
I just moved to a high edaltitude area and need need help because all my baked goods have turned out horrible. Any suggestions especially for this cake. Please help since key lime is my husband’s favorite
@SugarSpunRun
26 күн бұрын
Unfortunately I don't have much experience with high altitude baking. :(
Could this be made in a 9x13 pan?
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Can you use 9 inch pans? I don't have 3 8 inch ones.
@SugarSpunRun
23 күн бұрын
9 inch pans will work. Your cakes will be a little bit thinner and need a couple of minutes less in the oven. 😊
So does the avocado oil flavor not come through at all?
@SugarSpunRun
22 күн бұрын
It does not, it is neutral like canola or vegetable oil.
Can gluten free flour be substituted?
@SugarSpunRun
9 күн бұрын
I honestly haven't tried it so I can't say for sure how it would turn out. If you do try it, I would love to know how it goes. :)
Skullcandy & Billboard? Pizza, Cookie?
Hello there, How do I get the recipes so I can copy them off to use in my kitchen?
@SugarSpunRun
3 күн бұрын
Hi! I provide the full recipe in the description of each video, but printable versions of all of my recipes are available on my website (SugarSpunRun.com). Here is the link for this particular recipe: sugarspunrun.com/key-lime-cake/ Scroll to the bottom and there is a "Print recipe" button where it's properly formatted for printing. I hope that helps!
Is the Salt measure supposed to be a teaspoon rather than tablespoon? That amount of salt could ruin the cake.
@SugarSpunRun
11 күн бұрын
It's a teaspoon of table salt. :)
Wait. You put the sugar WITH the flour? My life just exploded!
@SugarSpunRun
11 күн бұрын
Yummmmmm
7 hrs. of Kim?
It is a wonderful cake but the amount of sugar is way too high. If you reduce the sugar will the result be the same? Just asking.
@SugarSpunRun
22 күн бұрын
The cake won’t be as soft and moist if you reduce the sugar.
@monicazaharia7174
22 күн бұрын
@@SugarSpunRun Thank you. I will respect the recipe and I will cut smaller portions when serving. Looks amazing.