KEY LIME CAKE WITH LEMON CAKE MIX RECIPES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease and flour three 9-Inch round cake pans.
• 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 three pans and bake for 35-40 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.
• While the layers are still hot mix the lime juice and 1/2 cup 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.
• For the icing Cream the butter and cream cheese.
• Beat in the confectioners' sugar until the mixture is smooth and easy to spread.
• Spread the icing between the layers and on the top and sides of the cake.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom only of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, beat Cake Layer ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour in pan.
• In another large bowl, mix Lemon-Lime Layer ingredients with whisk until smooth. Evenly pour over top of cake batter in pan; mixture will sink to bottom as you pour over cake batter.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 30 minutes. Refrigerate at least 4 hours to chill. Spread whipped topping over chilled cake. Sprinkle with additional lemon and lime peel if desired. Using a serving spatula and a knife to carefully help slide pieces off, cut into 6 rows by 3 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.