Glazed Lime Cake Squares

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   Preheat oven to 350u00b0F

2. 2

   Butter and flour 8-inch square baking pan.

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   Using electric mixer, cream butter and 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar in large bowl.

4. 4

   Beat in eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.

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   Mix in milk, then flour, until combined.

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   Transfer batter to prepared pan; smooth top.

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   Bake cake until tester inserted into center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.

8. 8

   Halve limes; squeeze enough juice to measure 1/4 cup.

9. 9

   Mix zest, lime juice, and 1/4 cup sugar in small bowl; set lime syrup aside.

10. 10

    Using skewer, poke holes all over baked cake.

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    Spoon half of lime syrup (about 3 tablespoons) over hot cake.

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    Cool.

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    Whisk 1 cup powdered sugar into remaining lime syrup; drizzle over cake. Allow to cool for 1 hour before serving.

14. 14

    Cut cake into squares.

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