Lemon Lime Cake with Fresh Lime Whipped Cream
Lemons and limes are both great sources of vitamin C and can add a refreshing citrus flavor to any dish.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 110 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 15.
Lemon Lime Cake with Fresh Lime Whipped Cream
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the lemon zest and lime zest. Mix in the lemon juice and lime juice.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Stir in the vanilla extract.
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Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
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Remove the cake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer the cake to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
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Spread the whipped cream over the cooled cake and garnish with lime slices.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- Sugars 35g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
