Description
A soft and vibrant cherry limeade cake layered with creamy lime frosting and topped with glossy cherry preserves, fresh cherries, and lime slices for the perfect sweet and citrusy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons lime zest
- 1/2 cup cherry juice
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 to 3 drops pink food coloring (optional)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1 cup fresh cherries
- 6 to 8 lime slices
- 1/2 cup cherry preserves
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line two 8-inch round cake pans with parchment paper.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the lime juice, lime zest, cherry juice, vanilla extract, and optional food coloring.
- Alternate adding the dry ingredients and milk until the batter is smooth and combined.
- Divide the batter evenly between the prepared cake pans.
- Bake for 28 to 32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cakes to cool completely.
- Beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth and fluffy.
- Frost the cake layers generously with the frosting.
- Spread cherry preserves over the top layer and decorate with fresh cherries and lime slices.
- Slice and serve chilled or slightly cool.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for the brightest flavor.
- Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft and fluffy.
- Chill the cake before slicing for cleaner layers.
- Pat cherries dry before decorating to keep the topping glossy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 64g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: cherry limeade cake, cherry cake, lime frosting cake, fruity layer cake, summer dessert cake, cherry lime dessert