If you love lime desserts, then baking this easy lime cake need to be put on your to do list!
Lime desserts are a favorite of mine. Their sweet and tart combo is truly outstanding and can be used in so many different ways. I’ve been loving the ease of bundt cakes lately so I thought a lime bundt cake was in order.
This semi-homemade cake starts from a mix, so you can whip it up in no time. Lately I’ve been on a lime yogurt kick, so I used the lime yogurt in place of sour cream, which I usually use in my bundt cakes.
Either option works, I just prefer that if you are using a yogurt, go with one that still has some fat in it versus the fat free variety.
The ingredients for this cake are so simple. Start with a white cake mix, but you could also use a yellow cake mix, or even a lemon mix. To that you add your yogurt or sour cream, four eggs, oil and some lime zest and lime juice.
If you don’t have a zester, I adore my Kitchen IQ Better Zester, it makes zesting citrus super easy – totally recommend it. Before this one had some crummy zesters before that were really not that effective and were a pain to use, so I’m pretty appreciative of how easy the Kitchen IQ one is.
We finish up with the glaze that goes on top, which might be my favorite part of this cake! It’s so simple, it’s made with powdered sugar, lime juice, butter, a pinch of salt and a splash of milk. If desired you can garnish with slices of fresh lime and lime peel.
This is super easy. Really you don’t even need to use your mixer, you can just stir it up in a bowl with a whisk. Such a perfect combo of sweet and tart!
If you love this recipe, make sure to try my Easy Key Lime Pie recipe as well!
EASY LIME CAKE RECIPE
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Easy Lime Cake
Ingredients
Cake
- 1 standard size package white or vanilla cake mix
- 1 cup lime yogurt or sour cream (not fat free)
- 1/2 cup oil
- 4 eggs
- 1 tablespoon finely grated lime peel
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar (add more if you want a thicker glaze)
- 3 tbsp melted butter
- 3-4 tbsp lime juice
- 1-2 tbsp milk (more or less depending on consistency you want the glaze)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- 1. HEAT oven to 350°F. Coat 12-cup bundt pan or 10-inch fluted tube pan with no-stick cooking spray. Dust with flour.
- 2. BEAT cake mix, yogurt or sour cream, oil, eggs, lime juice and lime peel in large bowl with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute or until moistened. Beat on medium speed 2 minutes. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
- 3. BAKE 40 to 44 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Remove from pan to wire rack to cool completely.
- 4. MIX powdered sugar, melted butter, lime juice, milk and butter with a whisk in a large bowl. Once combined, spoon over bundt cake. If desired garnish with additional lime peel. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
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Will this recipe to well with oat/almond/soy milk?
Mika, no idea, never tried it.
I made this yesterday and it came out so well. So fluffy, moist, and flavorful. ♥️
Absolutely amazing! I will definitely be baking this again. It is very flavorful. Everyone loved it.
Hi I am a big follower of your delicious recipes… I am unable to get thick white flown firm glaze on Bundt cake… can u please share your tips to get same texture .thank you .
Just add more powdered sugar, a glaze like this is so easy to adjust to your liking. For a thicker glaze, add more powdered sugar. For a thinner glaze, add more milk or lime juice. This is one those those where you almost don’t even need a recipe, just combine the ingredients and adjust to get it exactly how YOU like it! Enjoy!
Could you make cupcakes instead of cake?
Sure!
Can you use light olive oil?
I haven’t tried this yet, but I’m over the moon excited to do so. I don’t drink milk but I always have half and half on hand for my coffee. Can I use 1/2 and 1/2 in a smaller amount or will that not work?
Also, I’m debating on using olive oil which makes amazing cakes.
I think you’d be fine using half and half in the regular amount.
Can Greek yogurt be used?
Thanks for your reply.
Karen, yes, it should work.
I love this recipe with the lime yogurt, additionally my favorite citrus fruits, lemon , lime & orange..I also love to bake and incorporate often times store bought mixes adding fresh &dried fruits, & nuts.
Thank you, I will definitely make this cake.
Pia👍
What kind of oils can I use? My husband has diet restrictions. He has Hemochromotosis-I know-wth is that?! Basically iron overload. Just wondering what I could use as I am not a baker! lol.
Thank you!
Kim
I would definitely talk to his doctor about what oils he can use. I’ve only made this with canola/vegetable oil, so I can’t speak to the results with any other oils, but I’m sure they would work.