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Description
Bake a zesty Lime Poppy Seed Cake with a bright lime glaze. This recipe combines the flavors of lime and poppy seeds for a flavorful dessert.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- ¼ cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons poppy seeds
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate medium bowl, cream together the softened butter, milk, eggs, lime zest, lime juice, poppy seeds, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the cake cools, prepare the lime glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lime juice until smooth. Add more lime juice if needed to reach desired consistency.
- Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the lime glaze over the top. Allow the glaze to set before serving.
Notes
- For the best flavor, use fresh lime juice and zest.
- Ensure the butter is softened for easy creaming.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 40 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg