Sure! Here’s a French Key Lime Cake recipe that you can try at home. This cake is a delightful blend of French baking techniques with the refreshing flavor of key limes.
French Key Lime Cake Recipe
Ingredients
For the Cake:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- ½ cup key lime juice
- ½ cup whole milk
For the Key Lime Syrup:
- ¼ cup key lime juice
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
For the Key Lime Frosting:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 3-4 tablespoons key lime juice
Instructions
1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
2. Prepare the Cake Batter: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract and key lime zest.
Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture in three parts, alternating with the key lime juice and milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
3. Bake the Cake: Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then turn them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Prepare the Key Lime Syrup: In a small saucepan, combine the key lime juice and sugar. Heat over medium heat until the sugar is dissolved. Set aside to cool.
5. Make the Frosting: In a large bowl, beat the butter until creamy. Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Mix in the key lime zest. Add the key lime juice one tablespoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency.
6. Assemble the Cake: Once the cakes are completely cool, use a toothpick or skewer to poke holes all over the surface of each cake layer. Brush the key lime syrup over the cakes, allowing it to soak in.
Place one cake layer on a serving plate and spread a layer of frosting on top. Place the second cake layer on top of the first and frost the top and sides of the cake with the remaining frosting.
7. Decorate: If desired, decorate the cake with additional key lime zest, lime slices, or other decorations of your choice.
8. Serve: Chill the cake in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld. Enjoy your delicious French Key Lime Cake!
This cake combines the light and fluffy texture typical of French cakes with the tangy and refreshing flavor of key limes, making it a perfect dessert for any occasion. Bon appétit!
