Lime Syrup Cake Recipe

Name: Lime Syrup Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 330 g caster sugar; 2 tbsp vegetable oil; 1 None large egg + 2 large egg whites; 225 g self-raising flour; 30 g ground almonds; 250 ml buttermilk; 2 tbsp lime juice; None None FOR THE LIME SYRUP; 2 None limes, zest cut into strips with zester, juiced (you will need 60ml); 55 g caster sugar

Servings: persons

330 g caster sugar
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 None large egg + 2 large egg whites
225 g self-raising flour
30 g ground almonds
250 ml buttermilk
2 tbsp lime juice
None None FOR THE LIME SYRUP
2 None limes, zest cut into strips with zester, juiced (you will need 60ml)
55 g caster sugar

1
Preheat the oven to 180u00b0C/160u00b0C fan/gas 4. Grease a 20cm diameter ring cake tin.
2
In a small bowl, beat sugar, oil, egg and egg whites with an electric mixer until thick and creamy. Transfer mixture to a large bowl, fold in sifted flour, almonds, buttermilk and juice. Pour into prepared tin and bake for 45 mins, or until a skewer comes out clean. Stand in tin for 5 mins, then turn on to a wire rack over a baking tray.
3
Meanwhile, to make lime syrup, combine lime juice, sugar and 60ml water in a saucepan. Stir over low heat, without boiling, until sugar has dissolved. Bring to the boil, add zest strips. Simmer, without stirring, for 10 mins. Transfer to a heatproof jug.
4
Pour hot lime syrup over hot cake. Serve warm or cold.

1188

kcal

Calories

Fat

148

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 330 g caster sugar, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, 1 None large egg + 2 large egg whites, 225 g self-raising flour, and more.

Yes, Lime Syrup 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 Syrup Cake

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