Cool Lemon Lime Sheet Cake
Brighten up your dessert table with this zesty Cool Lemon Lime Sheet Cake, a burst of refreshing citrus flavor in every bite! This crowd-pleasing recipe combines the tangy goodness of fresh lemon and lime juice, complemented by their vibrant zest, for a light and airy cake that’s perfect for any occasion. A simple lemon-lime soda glaze takes it to the next level, creating a perfectly sweet and tangy finish with a dazzling citrus garnish. With just 20 minutes of prep time, this easy-to-make treat bakes to golden perfection in under half an hour. Ideal for potlucks, summer gatherings, or simply when you're craving something fresh, this moist sheet cake is a citrus lover’s dream.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter
- 1 cups whole milk
- 3 units large eggs
- 0.25 cups lemon juice
- 0.25 cups lime juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon-lime soda
- 1 teaspoons additional lemon zest (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoons additional lime zest (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Melt the unsalted butter in a small saucepan or microwave-safe dish. Let it cool slightly.
In another bowl, whisk together the melted butter, milk, eggs, lemon juice, lime juice, lemon zest, and lime zest until smooth and well incorporated.
Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until the batter is smooth and lump-free. Do not overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and spread it evenly with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 28-32 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
Allow the cake to cool completely in the baking dish on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.
While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and lemon-lime soda in a small bowl until smooth.
Once the cake is fully cooled, pour the glaze evenly over the top, using a spatula or the back of a spoon to spread it as needed.
Sprinkle the additional lemon and lime zest on top of the glaze for a decorative touch.
Let the glaze set for 10-15 minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy the refreshing flavors of lemon and lime in every bite!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3546 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.4 g | 94% | |
| Saturated Fat | 37.4 g | 187% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 711 mg | 237% | |
| Sodium | 999 mg | 43% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 697.2 g | 254% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 496.1 g | ||
| Protein | 51.8 g | 104% | |
| Vitamin D | 5.7 mcg | 28% | |
| Calcium | 468 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 14.4 mg | 80% | |
| Potassium | 1005 mg | 21% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
