Trisha Yearwood's Key Lime Cake

This would be a wonderful cake for a summer barbeque. I can just imagine the nice light crisp lime flavor in the heat of summer.  If you do not bake often or don't consider yourself a very talented baker, this might be a good cake for you to make. Seriously, this is about as easy as a cake mix.

Trisha Yearwood Key Lime Cake

• 1 3-oz package lime-flavored gelatin
• 1⅓ cups granulated sugar
• 2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 5 large eggs, slightly beaten
• 1½ cups vegetable oil
• ¾ cup orange juice
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• ½ tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup Key lime juice (from about 25 small Key limes or 4 large regular limes)
• ½ cup confectioners’ sugar

CREAM CHEESE ICING

• ½ cup (1 stick) butter, room temperature
• 1 (8-oz) package cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 (1-lb) box confectioners’ sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour three 9-inch-round cake pans.
2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the gelatin, sugar, flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda. Stir to mix well. Add the eggs, oil, orange juice, lemon juice, and vanilla. Divide the batter evenly among the 3 pans and bake for 35 to 40 minutes. Test for doneness by lightly touching the tops of the layers or inserting a toothpick. Cool the layers in the pans for 5 minutes, then turn them out onto racks.
3. While the layers are still hot, mix the lime juice and confectioners’ sugar and pour it over the layers on the racks. You can pierce the layers with a fork to allow the glaze to soak in better. Allow the layers to cool completely as you prepare the icing.
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