Description
A vibrant and zesty Green Cake bursting with fresh lime flavor, topped with creamy icing, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- Zest of 2 limes
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Green food coloring (optional)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened (for icing)
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 4 tablespoons fresh lime juice (for icing)
- 2 teaspoons lime zest (for icing)
- 1–2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream (as needed for consistency)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, blending each thoroughly.
- Mix in buttermilk, lime juice, and zest, stirring gently. Add green food coloring if desired.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Pour the batter into prepared pans and smooth the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 10 minutes, then remove and cool completely on wire racks.
- Prepare icing by beating together butter and powdered sugar, adding lime juice and zest until smooth.
- Once cakes are cooled, ice between layers, top, and sides. Decorate with extra lime zest.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider vegan options or gluten-free flour substitutes.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg