How to Make West African Lime Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

West African Lime Cake is a delightful and unique dessert that captures the vibrant flavors of West African cuisine. This cake is bursting with the refreshing and zesty taste of limes, which are a staple ingredient in many West African dishes. The combination of tangy lime and sweet cake makes for a mouthwatering treat that is perfect for any occasion.

What sets this cake apart from other lime-infused desserts is the addition of traditional West African spices and flavors. The use of ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 ½ tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon chopped peanuts, or to taste (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 35 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x8-inch baking dish.
  • Beat sugar and butter together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes; beat in eggs and lime juice. Stir flour and baking powder into butter mixture until combined. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Garnish with chopped peanuts.
  • Nutrition

    157 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 37mg
    • Sodium: 99mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 46mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 34mg