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Easy Lime Cake Recipe – Moist, Zesty Bundt Cake with Tangy Glaze

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Lime lovers won’t be able to get enough of this delicious lime cake! This easy cake recipe starts with a cake mix but gets a makeover thanks to additional ingredients, giving it bright lime flavor and a luscious glaze.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 16 slices

Ingredients

  • Cake: 1 standard package white or vanilla cake mix, 1 cup lime yogurt or sour cream (not fat free), 1/2 cup oil, 4 eggs, 1 Tbsp finely grated lime peel, 3 Tbsp lime juice
  • Glaze: 2 cups powdered sugar (add more if needed), 3 Tbsp melted butter, 3-4 Tbsp lime juice, 1-2 Tbsp milk (adjust consistency), pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat 12-cup bundt pan or 10-inch fluted tube pan with non-stick spray and dust with flour.
  2. Beat cake mix, yogurt or sour cream, oil, eggs, lime peel, and lime juice in large bowl with electric mixer on low 1 minute, then medium 2 minutes until combined. Spread evenly in pan.
  3. Bake 40-44 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan 15 minutes, then remove to wire rack to cool completely.
  4. Mix powdered sugar, melted butter, lime juice, milk, and pinch of salt with a whisk until smooth. Spoon over cooled cake. Garnish with additional lime peel if desired.

Notes

  • Adjust glaze thickness by adding more powdered sugar or milk/lime juice as needed.
  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baked
  • Cuisine: American