Lime-Glazed Citrus Tea Cakes Recipe

Name: Lime-Glazed Citrus Tea Cakes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; ¾ teaspoon baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon baking soda; ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temp; 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar; 1 lemon, zest of; ¾ cup sour cream, at room temp; ¼ cup fresh orange juice; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 3 large eggs, at room temp; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 4 -6 teaspoons fresh lime juice

Servings: persons

2 cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup unsalted butter, at room temp
1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
1 lemon, zest of
¾ cup sour cream, at room temp
¼ cup fresh orange juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs, at room temp
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 -6 teaspoons fresh lime juice

1
Preheat oven to 350F Lightly spray two 4x8 loaf pans with non stick cooking spray.
2
In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
3
In separate bowl, using electric mixer on medium-high, beat butter, sugar and lemon zest until fluffy, about 2 minutes.
4
Beat in sour cream, orange juice and vanilla until well blended, then beat in the eggs.
5
Add dry ingredients and mix on lowest speed of just just until incorporated.
6
Don't overbean or cakes will become tough.
7
Divid batter between the two loaf pans and bake for 40 minutes.
8
Let cakes cool for 20 minutes on wire rack then run a sharp knife to loosen cakes and turn out of pan.
9
Make the glaze, put confectioners sugar into small bowl and add the lime juice, stiring with a fork until moisted.
10
Adjust consistence.
11
Drizzle glaze over tops of cakes and let sit 10 minutes to firm up.

1100

kcal

Calories

Fat

177

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups all-purpose flour, ¾ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Lime-Glazed Citrus Tea Cakes 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-Glazed Citrus Tea Cakes

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