Gluten-Free 3 Layer Blueberry Key Lime Cake


Gluten-Free Blueberry Key Lime Cake, super creamy, tangy and topped with vanilla blueberry topping. The buttery crust is made from scratch with just a few simple ingredients. And the zesty custard filling is made with only three ingredients. The topping is all about fresh blueberries in a blueberry sauce, hinted with lime juice, vanilla and a touch of a sweetener.

What is a blueberry key lime cake?

This recipe is not your average chilled gluten-free dessert. Instead, three layers of deliciousness make up this mouthwatering blueberry key lime cake. The nutty crust is topped with a tangy custard cake layer and finished with fresh blueberries nestled in blueberry sauce.

A chilled summer dessert for everyone to enjoy! If you are looking for a summer dessert check out the Gluten Free No Bake Cashew Butter Tart with Pineapples or the Gluten Free Fresh Fruit Tart.

Let’s jump straight into the details…

First, making the nutty crust for the key lime cake is super duper easy! Place the ingredients in a food processor and pulse a few times. Then, spread the mixture to the bottom of a springform pan, and par-bake for 10 minutes.

Next comes the zesty custard filling layer…

Making this key lime cake couldn’t be simpler. The custard layer is made up of three ingredients. Simply whisk the ingredients together and pour the mixture into the crust. Then bake.

Finish with the fresh-tasting blueberry sauce…

I wanted to keep the freshness of the blueberries. To do this, I divided the blueberries and used 1/3 of them for making the sauce. The blueberry sauce takes only about three minutes to cook. Once the sauce is ready, stir in the remaining fresh blueberries, and the topping is prepared.

To summarize…

This is not your traditional key lime dessert. First, make the nutty crust, top with the custard layer and bake. Then finish with the fresh blueberry tasting sauce and chill for several hours. Done!

A gluten-free key lime cake is nothing like you have had before. The sweetness from the blueberries compliments the tangy custard, and the nutty buttery crust brings on the earthiness to this most delicious gluten-free dessert.

Is this key lime dessert healthy?

The two main ingredients that make up this dessert are 3 cups of fresh blueberries,

and almost a cup of fresh lemon/lime juice or key lime juice.

These ingredients are packed with antioxidants and phytoflavinoids and are also high in potassium and vitamin C, making this a healthy-ish dessert. This is also a grain-free dessert.

Can you make this recipe into a pie?

The short answer is…absolutely! Follow the same directions except using a deep dish-style pie plate.  

You may have to adjust the baking time probably by about 3 – 4 minutes longer. The gluten-free key lime pie comes out spectacular!

What to serve with key lime cake?

This absolutely stunning chilled gluten-free dessert doesn’t need anything. It is so good! However, if you want to add a dollop of vanilla bean ice cream or whipped cream, this key lime cake will keep you drooling for hours. Enjoy!