Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 c. sugar
  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 1 (3 oz.) pkg. lime flavored gelatin
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 1/3 c. cooking oil
  • 3/4 c. orange juice
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 tsp. lemon extract
  • 1/3 c. key lime juice
  • 1/3 c. powdered sugar
  • whipped cream (garnish)
  • lime slices (garnish)

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Place dry ingredients into mixing bowl. Add eggs, oil, orange juice, vanilla and lemon extract.
  • Beat until well blended.
  • Pour batter into a 9 x 13-inch pan.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes.
  • Remove cake from oven.
  • Let stand in pan 15 minutes or until almost cool.
  • Prick cake all over with fork. Drizzle thoroughly with lime juice mixed with powdered sugar. Cover and refrigerate.
  • To serve, cut into squares.
  • Top with whipped cream and garnish with lime slices.