Mom's Key Lime Cake

Meri Beth's Note:

Awesomely moist and tart cake. My mom makes this from a recipe she found and I'm posting it here because it's a favorite of mine to make too. If you like lime, you'll love it.

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 0 mins
• Cook Time: 20 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 12

Yield: 12.0 Slices

• 1 (18 ¼ ounce) package lemon cake mix
• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs
• 1 (3 ounce) package lime flavored gelatin powder
• 1 cup orange juice
• ½ cup butter
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (I use fat free with great results)
• 3 tablespoons fresh key lime juice (I used bottled key lime)
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• lime zest

Directions:

1. Combine cake mix, gelatin mix, oil, eggs and orange juice.
2. Pour into three 8 inch cake pans.
3. Bake according to instructions on box.
4. Allow to cool, then poke holes in cakes while in pans and pour key lime juice over layers.
5. To make the frosting: In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add lime juice and confectioners sugar. Add lime zest if desired. Mix well and ice cakes.
6. You can substitute ingredients for a lighter cake and it still turns out well.