It was New Years Day of 2022, when I saw a post from Southern Living, suggesting a different type of New Year’s Resolution – make one cake a month for a year. It is no secret that I am dietitian that believes that all foods fit. I am also someone who loves dessert and loves to celebrate with food. I felt like this would be the perfect resolution for me – a person who doesn’t make resolutions.
January 2022
January is birthday month for Hubs. He is actually not a sweets-loving person like I am, but every year he requests Key Lime Cake. I honestly do not remember how I originally stumbled upon this recipe (though I do know it involved late night Pinterest scrolling), but I can say it has become a staple every January. As a person who does love sweets, I wasn’t so sure how I would feel about this recipe, but I can say with certainty that it is the perfect mix of a tangy tart flavor and rich creaminess. Plus it is one of the most moist cakes I have ever made.

Key Lime Cake
Ingredients
- 1 3oz package lime jello (do not get the sugar free)
- 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar
- 2 cups all-purpose flour sifted
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 5 large eggs lightly beaten
- 1 ½ cups vegetable oil
- ¾ cup orange juice
- 1 Tbsp lemon juice
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup key lime juice
- ½ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
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Grease and flour 3 9" round cake pans. Preheat oven to 350°.
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In a large bowl, whisk together the gelatin, sugar, flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
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Add eggs, oil, orange juice, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix well with electric mixer.
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Divide batter among 3 pans and bake for 25-35 minutes. Cake will be done when toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean.
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Allow cake to cool for 10 minutes in pans and then turn out onto cooling rack.
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While cake is still warm, mix key lime juice and powdered sugar and gently pour over cake layers. You can gently pierce the cake with a fork before doing so, but is not necessary. Allow cake to cool completely before frosting.
Cream Cheese Frosting
Ingredients
- ½ cup butter softened
- 1 8oz package cream cheese softened
- 1 pound box powdered sugar
Instructions
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Beat butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar together. Start mixer slowly and gradually increase speed. If a little extra liquid is required to get desired consistency, add a few drops of key lime juice. Spread frosting evenly between cake layers and then on top and sides.