Description
Lime cake brings zesty sunshine right to your dessert plate with its tangy twist of pure deliciousness. Fresh lime zest and a simple glaze make this tender cake a perfect treat for afternoon tea or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 box lemon cake mix
- 4 large eggs
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- ¾ cup water
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 package lime-flavored gelatin
- ¼ cup lime juice
- Optional: a few drops green food coloring
Glaze Ingredients:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
Instructions
- Prepare your oven to 350°F. Coat a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray or butter. Dust the pan with flour, tapping out excess.
- Dump the lemon cake mix and lime gelatin powder into a large mixing bowl. Crack 4 eggs into the bowl. Pour in ¾ cup vegetable oil and ¾ cup water.
- Add ¼ cup lime juice to the mixture. Drop in green food coloring if your cake needs extra vibrancy. Blend everything with an electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until completely smooth.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared pan. Smooth the surface with a spatula to ensure even distribution. Slide the pan into the preheated 350°F oven.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should come out clean when the cake is ready.
- Whisk 2 cups powdered sugar with ¼ cup lime juice and 1 tablespoon lime zest in a separate bowl until the glaze feels silky and no lumps remain.
- Remove the cake from the oven. Use a fork to puncture small holes across the entire surface. Pour the glaze slowly, allowing it to seep into the warm cake.
- Let the cake cool completely at room temperature before cutting into squares. Serve and enjoy your tangy green creation.
Notes
- Selecting the right lime juice matters, so choose fresh lime juice over bottled for a brighter, more authentic flavor.
- Adding a drop of green food coloring can enhance the cake’s vibrant appearance, but it’s optional if natural color appeals to you.
- The glaze works best when applied while the cake is still warm, allowing it to seep into the holes and create a moist, tangy texture.
- For a dairy-free version, swap out regular milk in the glaze with coconut milk or almond milk to maintain the creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-35 minutes
- Category: Cakes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 243 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 174 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3.5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg