Description
Moist lime cake brings zesty sunshine right to your dessert plate, dancing with tangy brightness and sweet comfort. Whipping up this simple treat delivers pure happiness in just a few easy steps.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base:
- 1 box white cake mix
- 1 package lime Jell-O
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup water
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
Supporting Flavors:
- Zest of 2 limes
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- Zest of 1 lime
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and coat a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray or parchment paper.
- Combine the 15.25-oz white cake mix and 3-oz lime Jell-O powder in a large mixing bowl.
- Crack 4 large eggs into the dry mixture and pour in ¾ cup vegetable oil, ¾ cup water, ¼ cup fresh lime juice, and zest from 2 limes.
- Beat the entire mixture with an electric mixer for exactly 2 minutes until the batter becomes light and airy.
- Transfer the batter smoothly into the prepared pan, ensuring an even distribution.
- Slide the pan into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick inserted in the center.
- Remove the cake and allow it to rest in the pan for 10-15 minutes, letting it settle and cool slightly.
- Whisk 1 cup powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons fresh lime juice until a glossy glaze forms.
- Drizzle the glaze across the warm cake’s surface, spreading it gently to cover evenly.
- Sprinkle additional lime zest on top for extra brightness and visual appeal.
- Let the cake cool completely at room temperature before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for smoother mixing and better cake texture.
- If fresh limes aren’t available, bottled lime juice works fine, but fresh zest will give more vibrant flavor.
- For a gluten-free version, swap the cake mix for a gluten-free alternative and check all ingredient labels carefully.
- The cake stays moist for 3-4 days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature, making it perfect for advance preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 245 kcal
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg