Description
A simple recipe for a light, layered lime cake with a pudding-like bottom layer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs, separated
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for syrup)
- 1/2 cup water (for syrup)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, 1 1/2 cups sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the egg yolks, melted butter, milk, lime juice, and lime zest until combined.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- In a clean bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan.
- In a small saucepan, combine the remaining 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water. Heat until the sugar dissolves to make a simple syrup. Do not boil.
- Pour the hot syrup evenly over the top of the batter in the pan.
- Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. A distinct layer will form at the bottom.
- Let the cake cool completely before serving. The pudding layer will set as it cools.
Notes
- Chill the cake for at least 2 hours before serving for the best texture.
- Use fresh lime juice for the strongest flavor.
- You can dust the top lightly with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 45 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 38
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 45
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 80
Keywords: lime pudding cake, citrus dessert, easy cake, baked lime dessert, layered cake