Best 2 West African Lime Cake Recipes

Embark on a delightful culinary journey to West Africa and discover the tantalizing West African Lime Cake. This delectable cake is a harmonious blend of zesty limes, rich coconut, and aromatic spices, capturing the essence of this vibrant region. With variations ranging from the classic to the contemporary, each recipe promises a unique taste experience. Dive into the depths of flavor as you explore these culinary treasures, sure to leave your taste buds tantalized and your heart yearning for more.

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WEST AFRICAN LIME CAKE RECIPE

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Posted for ZWT II - Africa/Middle East, as taken from Epicurean.com. This is such an easy cake that even the kids can make it with some adult supervision.

Provided by Chabear01

Categories Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 12 squares, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons butter
2 eggs
1 lime, juice of
1 1/2 cups flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
chopped peanuts (optional)

Steps:

Cream the sugar and butter, add the well beaten eggs and the lime juice, then the flour and baking powder.
Pour into greased and floured 8" square cake pan and bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes, or until straw stuck into center comes out clean. Sprinkle chopped peanuts on top for garnish if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.9, Fat 3.4, SaturatedFat 1.8, Cholesterol 37.4, Sodium 101.6, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 16.8, Protein 2.7

BANANA LIME CAKE

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Bananas and lime work well together in general evoking tropical flavors. This cake is actually from the UK, from a volume given to me in a cookbook swap. After GEMA's disappointing review, I made this myself and made some minor changes (namely reducing the flour by two tablespoons and adding a tablespoon of yogurt) and clarifying the directions according to preparation in my own kitchen. I found the cake to be a lovely snacking cake perfect as a midday sweet or informal dessert. As a low-fat chef, I was pleased to find the cake had a natural moistness drawn from the bananas, yogurt and raisins.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 7/8 cups all-purpose flour (2 cups less 2 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup light brown sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons lime zest, finely grated
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 large banana, mashed (should measure 1/2 cup)
3/4 cup nonfat yogurt (use banana or vanilla yogurt if you don't have plain)
2/3 cup golden raisin
2/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 -3 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon lime zest, finely grated
1 pinch salt

Steps:

Pre-heat oven to 350F/180C degrees.
Apply a light coating of cooking spray to the sides of an eight inch round baking pan and place a cut parchment sheet on the bottom.
Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder together into a large bowl. Mix in the lime zest and brown sugar. Form a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
Mash the banana mixing with the lime juice to reduce browning. Pour the banana, lightly beaten egg, and yogurt into the dry ingredients until they are mix. Fold in the golden raisins. Pour using spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan smoothing the surface to even.
Bake 40 minutes, testing so that a toothpick inserted in the center comes clean. Note that low-fat cakes suffer more when over-baked, then their conventional higher fat counterparts. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack. Once the cake is cool, center on serving plate.
To prepare icing, sift sugar into a bowl and add a pinch of salt. Add lime juice one teaspoon at a time until you arrive at your desired consistency for drizzling. Stir in the lime zest. Drizzle on cake as you wish, either randomly or in a pattern.

Tips:

Mise en Place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all the ingredients and tools you need. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling during the baking process.
Zest the Limes: When zesting the limes, be sure to use a fine grater. This will help you get the most flavor out of the limes without getting any of the bitter pith.
Use Fresh Ingredients: Fresh ingredients always yield the best results in baking. If you can, try to use fresh limes, lime zest, and yogurt for this recipe.
Don't Overmix the Batter: Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
Bake the Cake Properly: Make sure the oven is preheated before baking the cake. This will help the cake rise evenly and prevent it from sinking in the middle.
Let the Cake Cool Completely: Before frosting the cake, let it cool completely. This will help the frosting set properly and prevent it from melting.

Conclusion:

This West African Lime Cake is a delicious and refreshing treat that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of tangy lime and creamy frosting is irresistible. With its vibrant green color and zesty flavor, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this West African Lime Cake a try. You won't be disappointed!