Happy New Year to everyone! After taking a nice little break last month to manage all the happenings the holiday season brings, it’s good to be back in the kitchen playing with food again.
To start the new year off, I’m sharing a Key Lime Cake recipe. I’ve always been curious about cakes made with boxes of Jell-O. Most of the people I know who have tried it, really like it. This was a first for me and what a surprise it turned out to be.
A friend gave me the recipe which seemed simple enough on paper.
I started by mixing the orange juice and oil together.
The eggs were added one at a time. What a nice thickened texture it creates.
Next, I poured in the cake mix and
last but not least, the Lime Jello. I used two small boxes instead of the 1 large box the recipe suggested. Apparently, those large boxes are really popular at the grocery store during the holidays.
As I frosted each layer, I sprinkled the top of the frosting with chopped walnuts. I happen to prefer cakes with walnuts, pecans, almonds, etc. and since I’m trying something new anyway, well….
The final product was a pretty green moist cake which packed a powerful citrus punch at first bite. The lemon lime tartness grew on me as I finished my slice and I can honestly say that I’ll try it again. Next time, though, I’m going to stick with one box of Jello. I think.
Here’s the complete recipe. Enjoy!
Key Lime Cake
1 box Lemon Supreme cake mix
1 large box Lime Jello
1 cup orange juice
5 eggs
1 cup oil
Icing
8 oz cream cheese
1 stick butter
1 box confectioner’s sugar
1 tsp vanilla flavoring
Mix orange juice and oil together. Add eggs 1 at a time, then add dry ingredients. Mix well till smooth. Divide cake into three (3) pans. Bake at 325 degrees or 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes.
