Munchie's Mind

Susana said I could make whatever I wanted for her Banzai Birthday treats. The desserts chosen most frequently for Karate Club contain chocolate and peanut butter. Don’t get me wrong – I LOVE chocolate and peanut butter! But not everyone loves chocolate, and I was in the mood for something different. And since it was spring, something lighter sounded good.

Banzai Birthday Treats for Susana

I looked through several recipes before settling on this one. The tartness, the creaminess, the general deliciousness appealed to me. It would be a refreshing dessert after a tough workout. And key lime is sassy, just like Susana — in a good way, of course! 

This is a key lime cake topped with a silky key lime cream. Click for recipe. In my opinion, the topping is definitely the best part! I could have skipped the cake and eaten just that!! In fact, one of these days I might.

The original recipe makes a 4-layer torte, but I knew that would be a travel disaster. Ditto for cupcakes, so I made it in a 9 x 13 pan. I mixed up the topping at home, but waited until I got to work to put it on the cake. Whipped cream would be tasty on this and would closely mirror authentic key lime pie, but it’s not necessary. This needs to be refrigerated, so keep that in mind when you make it.

Happy Birthday, Susana!

I was really excited when Susana walked into class and I noticed what she was wearing. She was color-coordinated with her cake! White gi, green belt. White cake, green lime zest. Leave it to Susana to match her dessert, even without knowing what it was! 

This is an easy, refreshing and very delicious cake that’s perfect for spring and summer! I also think the ingredients would make a delish trifle – layers of key lime cake, key lime cream, fresh strawberries and whipped cream. Yep, might have to give that one a try. Not only would it taste good, but the presentation would be spectacular and worthy of a celebration!

Banzai to Susana – and thanks for letting me choose your birthday treats!