Description
This vibrant Green Cake, infused with zesty lime flavor, is a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion. The soft, moist crumb and refreshing citrus notes make it a standout treat that’s sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsp lime zest
- 1/2 cup milk
- A few drops of green food coloring
Additional:
- Powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour two 9-inch round cake pans.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, milk, and green food coloring until combined.
- Combine and Bake: Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Divide batter between pans. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool and Serve: Let cakes cool in pans for 10 minutes, then turn out onto wire racks to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving if desired.
Notes
- For extra lime flavor, consider adding a lime glaze or frosting with cream cheese and lime zest.
- Explore natural food coloring alternatives like spinach powder for a natural green hue.
- Store leftovers wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
