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West African Lime Cake Recipe
"Posted for ZWT II - Africa/Middle East, as taken from Epicurean.com. This is such an easy cake that even the kids can make it with some adult supervision."
photo by WhatamIgonnaeatnext
- Ready In:
- 40mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Yields:
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12 squares
- Serves:
- 12
ingredients
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 1⁄2 tablespoons butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 lime, juice of
- 1 1⁄2 cups flour
- 2 1⁄4 teaspoons baking powder
- chopped peanuts (optional)
directions
- Cream the sugar and butter, add the well beaten eggs and the lime juice, then the flour and baking powder.
- Pour into greased and floured 8" square cake pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, or until straw stuck into center comes out clean. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top for garnish if you like.
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Reviews
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This is cooling as I type. I snagged a piece from it because it smelled so good and I couldn't resist. I also made it in a loaf pan and I have put a lime glaze on top after poking holes in it so it could soak in. I didn't use the peanuts just out of personal preference. You have to try this one if you like Limes!! -
This is a very easy cake to do since i usually have everything on hand. I used key limes and added about 3 tsp of zest in for looks. I also double glazed it with a lime glaze I found on another site. Like some of the others, I made it in a loaf pan. Thanks for sharing this recipe! -
this cake was so great! it wasn't as fluffy as some other reviewers said theirs was, but that's probably because i hand beat the batter....very delicious lime taste :)) my lime gave 3 tbs of juice and a very delightful light 'crust' baked on the outside--- will definitely make again THANK YOU! ^^
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Yummy and wonderful recipe! I sprinkled salted cocktail peanuts on top before baking. I love the sweet, lime fluffy-ness of the cake and the crunchy-ness of the peanuts. Perfect for a crunchy, salty, sweet lover like me! Thanks for an easy and great recipe! -
What a delightful little cake. Dense yet soft with a very nice twang from the lime. Baked in in a square cake pan and will try it in a loaf pan next time. Did not use any frosting or peanuts (we are not very "frosty" here in Europe). Thanks for posting.
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Tweaks
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Wow, so easy and so tasty and refreshing! A nice different take on a cake, very light. I used oil in place of butter, added the zest of the lime I used for juice, and made it gluten free using 1 c rice flour and 1/2 c tapioca starch. I think I forgot to add xanthan gum and the recipe still turned out well! -
This was delcious!!!!The lime flavor was very soft but just enough so you could taste it. I made a couple of changes by using vanilla yogurt instead of butter and 1 tbsp bottled lime juice instead of fresh. I baked mine in a 8x8 and it was done after 21 minutes of baking. Thanks for the recipe Chabear01!
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