Mom's Key Lime Cake

Ingredients

• 1 (18 1/4 ounce) package lemon cake mix

• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 4 eggs

• 1 (3 ounce) package lime flavored gelatin powder
• 1 cup orange juice
• 1/2 cup butter

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (I use fat free with great results)
• 3 tablespoons fresh key lime juice (I used bottled key lime)
• 4 cups confectioners' sugar
• lime zest

Directions

1. 1

   Combine cake mix, gelatin mix, oil, eggs and orange juice.

2. 2

   Pour into three 8 inch cake pans.

3. 3

   Bake according to instructions on box.

4. 4

   Allow to cool, then poke holes in cakes while in pans and pour key lime juice over layers.

5. 5

   To make the frosting: In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add lime juice and confectioners sugar. Add lime zest if desired. Mix well and ice cakes.

6. 6

   You can substitute ingredients for a lighter cake and it still turns out well.