Fruits Of The Forest Lime Drizzle Cake Recipe

Name: Fruits Of The Forest Lime Drizzle Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 225 g unsalted butter, at room temperature; 340 g golden caster sugar; 4 eggs, beaten; 250 g plain flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 25 g ground almonds; 200 g frozen forest fruit, thawed and drained; 6 limes

Servings: persons

1
Pre-heat your oven to 180u00b0C Line and butter a 20cm square tin.
2
Cream together 200g of the caster sugar and the butter until light and creamy.
3
Beat in the eggs, a little at a time. If it starts to curdle, add a little of the flour, but don't worry too much; it will come together later.
4
Sift the flour, baking powder, bicarbonate of soda and salt together and then fold into the mixture a little at a time until well combined.
5
Fold in the ground almonds, the zest of two limes and the juice of one lime. You should have a nice dropping consistency; if too thick, add more lime juice.
6
Fold in three quarters of the fruit then pour into the cake tin. Scatter the remainder of the fruit on top and pop into the oven for about an hour, or until the centre is firm to the touch and a skewer inserted comes out clean.
7
While the cake is baking, put the remaining 140g of caster sugar in a small pan and mix together with the zest of one lime and the juice of four limes. Heat very gently, making sure it doesn't boil, and stir until the sugar is mostly dissolved.
8
When the cake is ready, remove it from the oven and immediately (without removing from the tin), prick it well all over with a fork and pour the syrup consistently over the top, allowing it to be absorbed into the cake.
9
Allow to cool completely before removing from the tin.

1184

kcal

Calories

Fat

152

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 225 g unsalted butter, at room temperature, 340 g golden caster sugar, 4 eggs, beaten, 250 g plain flour, and more.

Yes, Fruits Of The Forest Lime Drizzle Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Fruits Of The Forest Lime Drizzle Cake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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