Description
This Green Cake, also known as Lime Cake, is a delightful and refreshing dessert perfect for any occasion. The zesty lime flavor pairs perfectly with the sweet condensed milk topping, creating a moist and tangy treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 2 Large eggs at room temperature
- 3/4 cup (180g) Milk at room temperature
- 1/3 cup (75g) Vegetable oil (any flavorless vegetable oil like canola, corn, sunflower)
- 1/4 cup (60g) Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 Tbsp Lime zest
- 2 Tbsp (24g) Lime flavored gelatin powder (for the green color)
- 1 1/2 cups (180g) All-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (150g) Granulated sugar
- 2 tsp (8g) Baking powder*
- 1/4 tsp (1g) Salt
Topping:
- 1 1/3 cups (397g) Sweetened Condensed Milk
- 1/3 cup (80g) Freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 Tbsp (12g) Lime flavored gelatin powder
- 2 Tbsp (30g) Hot water
Instructions
- Line the pan: Line an 8in (20cm) square pan with parchment paper. Set it aside.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C) for about 5 minutes before baking the cake.
- Mix eggs: Place the eggs in a large bowl and mix for about 1 minute using a wire whisk.
- Add wet ingredients: Add the milk, vegetable oil, lime juice, lime zest, and lime gelatin powder. Whisk until well combined.
- Combine dry ingredients: Sift the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt over the mixture. Gently whisk until just combined and smooth.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Prepare topping: Combine condensed milk and lime juice. Whisk until well combined. Dissolve lime gelatin in hot water, then mix with condensed milk.
- Add topping: Spread the mixture over the cooled cake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Do not overmix the batter to avoid a dense cake texture.
- Refrigerate the cake before serving for a firmer texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Green Cake, Lime Cake, Dessert, Baking, Lime, Sweet, Condensed Milk
