Description
A vibrant and delicious Lime Green Velvet Cake that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon green food coloring
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, and salt until well combined.
- In another bowl, mix the vegetable oil, buttermilk, eggs, lime juice, lime zest, vanilla extract, and green food coloring until smooth.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool in the pans for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.
- While the cakes are cooling, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter together until creamy.
- Gradually add the powdered sugar, lime juice, and lime zest, mixing until smooth and fluffy.
- Once the cakes are completely cooled, place one layer on a serving plate and spread a generous amount of frosting on top. Place the second layer on top and frost the top and sides of the cake.
- Chill the cake for at least 30 minutes before serving to set the frosting.
Notes
- This recipe serves 12.
- For a fun twist, try adding a layer of lime curd between the cake layers for extra tartness.
- You can also substitute the lime with lemon for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg