Easy Key Lime Pie Cake

This key lime pie cake is a one layer key lime cake (made with zest and key lime juice!). It is topped with key lime cream cheese frosting and a graham cracker crumble.

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STEP 1: Combine the dry ingredients.

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STEP 2: Beat the butter, oil, and sugar. Add the remaining wet ingredients.

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STEP 3: Alternate mixing the flour mixture and the buttermilk with the wet ingredients.

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STEP 4: Pour the batter into a prepared 9x9 cake pan. Bake for 30-33 minutes at 350 degrees.

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STEP 5: Mix the crumble ingredients. Bake on a prepared cookie sheet for 5 minutes.

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STEP 6: Beat the butter and cream cheese. Add the sifted sugar and remaining frosting ingredients.

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STEP 7: Spread an even layer of frosting over the cake. Top with the crumble and extra lime slices.

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