Light and airy mini sponge cakes stacked with a tangy key lime filling, finished with a dusting of confectioners’ sugar and edible flowers for a charming, refreshing treat.
Recipe Information
Total Time:
Yield:
4 three-tiered cakes
Ingredients
Cakes
4 eggs, beaten
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Alison's Key Lime Filling
2 cups whipped cream
6 tablespoons key lime juice
3 tablespoons lime gelatin
Directions
Grease and flour the bottom of a 13x9x2-inch baking pan. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a mixing bowl beat eggs and sugar until well combined. Add flour, baking powder, and salt; mix well.
Scald milk in a saucepan; add butter. Remove from heat; cool slightly. Stir in vanilla. Pour milk mixture into flour mixture, stirring well. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake for 18 to 22 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near center comes out clean. Cool. Using a 3-inch cookie cutter, cut 12 circles from cooled cake.
For key lime filling: In a freezer-safe bowl, mix all ingredients. Freeze for 1 hour.
Spread filling between cake layers. Serve immediately or individually wrap cakes in plastic wrap and freeze up to 2 weeks.
Thaw frozen cakes for 30 minutes before serving. Dust with confectioners’ sugar; garnish with edible flowers.