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Key Lime Coconut Angel Cake

Who can resist this heavenly dessert when it's so easy to make?

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161 Ratings

5 Stars 61%

4 Stars 20%

3 Stars 8%

2 Stars 6%

1 Stars 5%

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  • Prep Time 25 min
  • Total Time 25 min
  • Servings 16

Ingredients

1
box Betty Crocker® white angel food cake mix
1 1/4
cups cold water
1
can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
1/3
cup Key lime or regular lime juice
1
teaspoon grated lime peel
1
container (12 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1
cup flaked coconut
Sliced kiwifruit and strawberries, if desired

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LOCATION

Directions

  • 1 Make cake mix as directed on package, using cold water. Cool cake completely. Cut cake horizontally into 3 layers. Place bottom layer, cut side up, on serving plate.
  • 2 In large bowl, beat milk, lime juice and lime peel with wire whisk until smooth and thickened. Fold in whipped topping.
  • 3 Spread 1 cup lime mixture evenly over top of first layer of cake. Place second layer of cake carefully on bottom layer; spread evenly with 1 cup lime mixture. Top with remaining layer of cake.
  • 4 Frost top and side of cake with remaining lime mixture. Sprinkle with coconut. Garnish cake with kiwifruit and strawberries.

EXPERT TIPS

Expert Tips

Use a flexible metal or plastic spatula and a light touch when frosting the cake.

An electric knife works great for cutting this cake into layers.

Got questions? Our experts have the answers. Ask Betty now.

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Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
270
(
Calories from Fat
70),
% Daily Value
Total Fat
8g
8%
(Saturated Fat
6g,
6%
Trans Fat
0g
0%
),
Cholesterol
10mg
10%;
Sodium
290mg
290%;
Total Carbohydrate
46g
46%
(Dietary Fiber
0g
0%
  Sugars
35g
35%
),
Protein
5g
5%
;
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
0%;
Vitamin C
4%;
Calcium
10%;
Iron
0%;
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 1/2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choices:
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Posted 2/5/2013 3:54:44 PM REPORT ABUSE Pugaholic said:
Rating:
Very good! Its a very glamorous looking cake, and refreshing and everyone enjoyed it on Superbowl Sunday.
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Posted 10/24/2012 2:00:07 PM REPORT ABUSE Idaho_Mama said:
Rating:
YUMMY! I added extra lime and it was very refreshing!
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Posted 1/15/2012 10:39:02 AM REPORT ABUSE dalspot said:
Rating:
My daughter made this for my birthday yesterday - better than any store-bought or bakery cake could have been! It's a lighter birthday cake, and the key lime icing is divine!
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