Ingredients:
For the Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cake:
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
Zest of 3 limes
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup key lime juice
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp vanilla extract
Green food coloring (optional)
For the Frosting:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
8 oz cream cheese, softened
4 cups powdered sugar, sifted
2 tbsp key lime juice
1 tbsp lime zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
For Garnish:
Additional lime zest
Thinly sliced lime rounds
Crushed graham cracker crumbs
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