Key Lime Cake

Cake:                                    
1 3/4 c. oil                                                           
3/4 c. orange juice
5 eggs
1 (3-oz.) pkg. lime Jello
1 box lemon flavored cake mix
1/4 c. lime juice
5-6 T. Confectioner's sugar

Combine the oil, orange juice, eggs, Jello and cake mix. Beat until smooth. Pour into three 9" cake pans, sprayed with Pam. Bake at 325 degrees for 20-25 minutes or until done. Loosen sides and cool for 10 minutes on a wire rack. Carefully take cakes from pans and place on a towel. Pierce the tops of the cakes with a fork. Combine the lime juice and Confectioner's sugar. Stir until smooth. Using a basting brush, carefully paint the tops of the cake with the lime juice mixture. Cool completely.

Frosting:
1 (8-oz.) cream cheese
1 stick butter
1 box Confectioner's sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. chopped pecans (optional)

Mix the cream cheese, powdered sugar and butter until smooth. Add vanilla and mix until creamy. Spread between layers and on the tops and sides of the cake. Sprinkle pecans on top if desired.

Hint: Our family prefers this cake chilled. So once you put the frosting on it, stick it in the fridge for a better flavor!