Lime And Ginger Cake Recipe

Name: Lime And Ginger Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs, at room temperature; 2/3 cup buttermilk; 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; Lime Icing; 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly; 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Lime Icing
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Spray a 9-inch square metal baking pan with nonstick baking spray with flour.
3
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, ginger, baking powder and salt.
4
Add eggs, buttermilk, butter, lime zest and vanilla to flour mixture.
5
Using an electric mixer on med-low speed, beat for 1 minute, until blended.
6
Scrape sides and bottom of bowl with a spatula.
7
Beat on medium speed for 1 minute.
8
Spread batter even into prepared pan.
9
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a pick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
10
Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then invert cake onto rack to cool completely.
11
Meanwhile, make icing: in a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, butter, lime juice and lime zest until blended and smooth; use immediately.
12
Spread icing over top of cooled cake.

1252

kcal

Calories

Fat

156

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, and more.

Yes, Lime And Ginger 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.

Lime And Ginger Cake

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