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Key Lime Bundt Cake

Zesty Key Lime Bundt Cake You’ll Love for Every Occasion

This Key Lime Bundt Cake is a delightful dessert that combines zesty lime flavors with moist cake and creamy frosting.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box White Cake Mix Homemade batter can be substituted.
  • 1 box Vanilla Pudding Mix Keeps the cake moist.
  • 3 large Eggs Essential for structure.
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Infuses moisture.
  • 1 cup Sugar Balances tartness.
  • 1/2 cup Canola Oil Can substitute for melted butter.
  • 1/2 cup Key Lime Juice Use regular lime juice if necessary.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds flavor.
  • a few drops Leaf Green Food Coloring Optional for color.
For the Frosting
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese Should be softened.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Enhances creaminess.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt Balances sweetness.
  • 1 tablespoon Key Lime Zest For garnish.

Equipment

  • stand mixer
  • bundt pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your bundt pan with baking spray.
  2. In a stand mixer, mix the cake mix, pudding mix, eggs, sour cream, sugar, canola oil, key lime juice, and vanilla extract for 2-3 minutes.
  3. If using, add leaf green food coloring and mix until evenly distributed.
  4. Pour the batter into the greased bundt pan and smooth the surface.
  5. Bake in the oven for 35-45 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  7. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and kosher salt until smooth.
  8. Once the cake is cool, spread the cream cheese frosting evenly on top.
  9. Garnish with key lime zest for extra flair before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 30gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Grease the bundt pan well and let the cake cool completely for best results.

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