LEMON-LIME LAYER CAKE

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Make and share this Lemon-Lime Layer Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

cooking spray
1 1/2 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup egg substitute
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon grated lime rind
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 1/4 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups low-fat buttermilk
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1 teaspoon grated lime rind
1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
1 (8 ounce) package reduced-fat cream cheese, softened
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Coat 2 (9-inch) round cake pans with cooking spray; line bottoms of pans with wax paper. Coat wax paper with cooking spray.
  • Place sugar and butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until well blended (about 5 minutes).
  • Add egg substitute and the next 3 ingredients (through 1 tablespoon juice); beat well.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt, stirring well with a whisk.
  • Add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately to sugar mixture.
  • Spoon batter into prepared pans.
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pans on a wire rack 10 minutes; remove cakes from pans.
  • Carefully peel off wax paper.
  • Cool completely on wire racks coated with cooking spray.
  • To prepare icing, place 1 teaspoon lemon rind and next 3 ingredients (through cream cheese) in a medium bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth (about 1 minute).
  • Gradually add powdered sugar, beating at low speed just until blended (do not overbeat).
  • Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Place 1 cake layer on a plate; spread with 1/2 cup icing.
  • Top with remaining cake layer.
  • Spread remaining icing over top and sides of cake.
  • Chill 1 hour.
  • Store cake loosely covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.2, Fat 8.3, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 23.7, Sodium 347.4, Carbohydrate 53.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 39.2, Protein 4.8

Jade Cameron
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Overall, I thought this cake was delicious and I would definitely make it again.


james kamau
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I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves lemon-lime desserts.


Happy Josphat
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The cake was easy to make and the instructions were clear.


Prince konadu
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, holidays, and even just because.


Amardev Chauhan
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The cake was a little too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Suraya Orrie
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The cake was delicious and the frosting was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Precious Emmanuel
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The cake was easy to make and didn't take too long.


Rifat Bot
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I made this cake for a bake sale and it sold out in minutes! Everyone loved it.


lia sheeha
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The cake was beautiful, but it was a little too dense for my taste.


Noman ijaz Noman ijaz
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This cake is so refreshing and perfect for summer parties. I love the combination of lemon and lime.


Creeper Craft
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The cake was a little dry, but the frosting was delicious.


Maxine Greenhalgh
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's my go-to recipe for any occasion.


Go Gl
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The cake was easy to make and the instructions were clear.


biggy rita
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I made this cake for my daughter's birthday and she absolutely loved it! The colors were so vibrant and the cake was so moist.


Ghumphir Nepal
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The cake was delicious, but it was a little too sweet for my taste.


Alberto Zapata
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This lemon-lime layer cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the bright flavor and the moist, fluffy texture. It was easy to make and didn't take too long either.