Description
A refreshing Zesty Lime Drizzle Cake, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 2 limes
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- Additional lime zest for garnish
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla: Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in Lime Zest and Juice: Add the lime zest and lime juice, mixing well.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Blend Dry and Wet Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with flour.
- Pour Batter and Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Mix Sugar and Juice: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lime juice until smooth.
- Drizzle Over Cake: Once the cake is cool, drizzle the lime glaze over the top, letting it drip down the sides.
- Garnish: Sprinkle additional lime zest over the drizzle for an extra pop of color and flavor.
Notes
- Room Temperature Ingredients: Ensure that all ingredients are at room temperature for a smoother batter.
- Avoid Overmixing: Mix the batter just until the ingredients are combined to avoid a dense cake.
- Testing for Doneness: Use a toothpick to test for doneness. It should come out clean or with a few crumbs attached.
- Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg