Key Lime Layered Cake with Zesty Lime Glaze

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A moist layered cake bursting with fresh key lime flavor, topped with a tangy lime glaze for a refreshing dessert experience. This American recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 8, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Add this recipe to your weekly plan" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Serves 8 American cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 tsp baking powder, and 1/2 tsp salt until combined.
  2. Step 2: In a large bowl, beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter with 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar on medium speed for 3 minutes until fluffy.
  3. Step 3: Add 4 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in 1 tsp vanilla extract and 1 tbsp key lime zest.
  4. Step 4: Alternate adding the dry flour mixture and 1/2 cup whole milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour, mixing until just combined.
  5. Step 5: Fold in 1/2 cup fresh key lime juice gently to incorporate.
  6. Step 6: Pour batter evenly into two greased 8-inch round cake pans and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. Step 7: While cake cools, whisk 1 cup powdered sugar with 1/4 cup buttermilk and 2 tbsp key lime juice to create a glaze.
  8. Step 8: Once cakes are completely cool, drizzle lime glaze over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides before serving.

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