West African Lime Cake

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This is such an easy, delicious West African cake with a delicate lime flavor that even the kids can make it with some adult supervision.

Submitted by seattlelove
Updated on June 7, 2022
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Total Time:
35 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 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)

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x8-inch baking dish.

  2. 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.

  3. 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 Facts (per serving)

157 Calories
4g Fat
29g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 157
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 4%
Saturated Fat 2g 9%
Cholesterol 37mg 12%
Sodium 99mg 4%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 46mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 34mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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