TRISHA YEARWOOD KEY LIME CAKE

Trisha Yearwood Key Lime Cake image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 17

Butter and Flour (for greasing and dusting the pan)
1 (3-ounce) package lime-flavored gelatin
1 /13 cups granulated sugar
2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
3/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
5 large eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup key lime juice (about 25 small key limes or 4 large limes)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/2 cup butter, room temperature
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
1 (1-pound) box powdered sugar

Steps:

To make the cake, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a 9x12x9-inch cake pan with butter and lightly coat with flour. Alternatively, line the pan with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, stir the gelatin, granulated sugar, flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda until well-combined.
Pour in the oil, orange juice, lemon juice, and vanilla, and beat in the eggs. Stir until the mixture is smooth and lump-free. Pour batter into the greased pan.
Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes and then transfer onto a cooling rack. Poke holes in the cake with a fork.
To make the glaze, whisk together the lime juice and powdered sugar until the mixture is smooth.
Pour the glaze over the warm cake on the rack. Allow the cake to cool completely.
Meanwhile, prepare the icing. In a large bowl, beat together the butter and cream cheese at medium speed until light and fluffy. Beat in the powdered sugar until the icing is smooth and spreadable.
Spread the icing over the cooled cake. Refrigerate before serving. Enjoy!