How to Make Key Lime Bundt Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Key lime bundt cake is a delightful dessert that combines the fresh, tangy flavor of key limes with a moist and tender cake. This recipe is the perfect way to indulge in a sweet treat that is both refreshing and satisfying. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party, celebrating a special occasion, or simply craving a taste of something tropical, this key lime bundt cake is sure to be a hit with friends and family.

The key to this recipe is using fresh key lime juice and zest to infuse the...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (15.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
  • ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 (3 ounce) package lime-flavored gelatin mix
  • ¾ cup limeade
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • 4 large eggs
  • ½ medium lime, zested and juiced
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 4 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 4 ½ tablespoons Key lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs, or as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 14
  • Yield: 1 10-inch bundt cake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 10-inch Bundt® pan.
  • Combine cake mix, cream cheese, gelatin mix, limeade, vegetable oil, eggs, lime zest, and lime juice for cake in a mixing bowl; mix until smooth and well combined. Pour into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Beat butter and cream cheese for glaze in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add powdered sugar and Key lime juice and mix until well combined.
  • Turn the pan over and remove the cooled cake onto a serving plate. Pour glaze over the cake and garnish with crushed graham crackers and more lime zest.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.
  • Nutrition

    527 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 12g
    • Cholesterol: 105mg
    • Sodium: 351mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 71g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Potassium: 91mg