Lime Loaf Cake
Lime Loaf Cake
Ingredients
- 2 limes
- 175 grams granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 50 grams whole milk
- 65 grams neutral oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
For the Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Prepare a loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring the paper extends over the sides to create handles for easy removal.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 325
- 2
Zest the 2 limes directly into a large mixing bowl. Add the 175 grams of granulated sugar to the bowl with the lime zest.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Using your hands, rub the lime zest into the sugar for about 1-2 minutes. This action releases the essential oils from the zest, infusing the sugar with a more intense lime flavor.
⏱️ 2 min
- 4
Add the 3 eggs to the lime-infused sugar mixture. Whisk the eggs and sugar together vigorously until the mixture becomes light in color, thickens slightly, and appears fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Pour in the 50 grams of whole milk, 65 grams of neutral oil, 1 tablespoon of vanilla bean paste, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt into the wet mixture. Whisk until all the wet ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
In a separate bowl, whisk together the 250 grams of all-purpose flour and 2 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder.
⏱️ 2 min
- 7
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or by hand until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
⏱️ 2 min
- 8
Pour the prepared batter evenly into the lined loaf pan.
⏱️ 1 min
- 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. The top should be golden brown.
⏱️ 50 min•🌡️ 325
- 10
Once baked, remove the loaf cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before carefully lifting it out using the parchment paper handles. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. This passive cooling time is crucial for the cake's texture and to prevent the icing from melting.
⏱️ 30 min
- 11
While the cake is cooling, prepare the icing. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of lime juice, and 2 tablespoons of water. Whisk until the icing is smooth and free of lumps. If the icing is too thick, add a few more drops of water; if too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
⏱️ 2 min
- 12
Once the loaf cake has completely cooled, pour the prepared icing over the top. Use the back of a spoon or an offset spatula to spread the icing evenly, allowing some to drip down the sides for a rustic look.
⏱️ 3 min
- 13
Allow the icing to set for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your homemade Lime Loaf Cake!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Lime Loaf Cake
- 2 limes
- 175 grams granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 50 grams whole milk
- 65 grams neutral oil
- 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 250 grams all-purpose flour
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
For the Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Prepare a loaf pan by lining it with parchment paper, ensuring the paper extends over the sides to create handles for easy removal.
⏱️ 5 min•🌡️ 325 - 2
Zest the 2 limes directly into a large mixing bowl. Add the 175 grams of granulated sugar to the bowl with the lime zest.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Using your hands, rub the lime zest into the sugar for about 1-2 minutes. This action releases the essential oils from the zest, infusing the sugar with a more intense lime flavor.
⏱️ 2 min - 4
Add the 3 eggs to the lime-infused sugar mixture. Whisk the eggs and sugar together vigorously until the mixture becomes light in color, thickens slightly, and appears fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Pour in the 50 grams of whole milk, 65 grams of neutral oil, 1 tablespoon of vanilla bean paste, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt into the wet mixture. Whisk until all the wet ingredients are well combined.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
In a separate bowl, whisk together the 250 grams of all-purpose flour and 2 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder.
⏱️ 2 min - 7
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed or by hand until just combined. Be careful not to overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough cake.
⏱️ 2 min - 8
Pour the prepared batter evenly into the lined loaf pan.
⏱️ 1 min - 9
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-55 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. The top should be golden brown.
⏱️ 50 min•🌡️ 325 - 10
Once baked, remove the loaf cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before carefully lifting it out using the parchment paper handles. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. This passive cooling time is crucial for the cake's texture and to prevent the icing from melting.
⏱️ 30 min - 11
While the cake is cooling, prepare the icing. In a small bowl, combine 1 cup of powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon of lime juice, and 2 tablespoons of water. Whisk until the icing is smooth and free of lumps. If the icing is too thick, add a few more drops of water; if too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
⏱️ 2 min - 12
Once the loaf cake has completely cooled, pour the prepared icing over the top. Use the back of a spoon or an offset spatula to spread the icing evenly, allowing some to drip down the sides for a rustic look.
⏱️ 3 min - 13
Allow the icing to set for a few minutes before slicing and serving. Enjoy your homemade Lime Loaf Cake!
⏱️ 2 min