Description
Key Lime Summer Cake is a refreshing tropical dessert that perfectly captures the essence of summer with its vibrant flavors. This delightful cake combines fluffy layers infused with zesty key lime juice and zest, making it an ideal treat for barbecues, picnics, or any sunny day gathering. Impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make recipe that looks as good as it tastes!
Ingredients
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- 1 ? cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ? tsp baking powder
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ? cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- ? cup freshly squeezed key lime juice
- Zest of 2 key limes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C). Grease and flour a round cake pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lime juice and zest.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg