Super Easy Homemade Lime Cake Recipe

Published Jun 10, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Baking Cherry via YouTube

You’ll surely enjoy this yummy cake recipe by Baking Cherry on YouTube, this delicious treat is so soft and moist, and it has the perfect balance of flavors. This cake has a tangy and sweet taste that you’ll surely never get tired of, and you can also add in some toppings that you prefer to make it even more tasty.

This treat is best to serve for dessert and even for breakfast if you want, either way, one thing’s for sure, you’d love this cake so much up to the last bite. Learn how to prepare this with just a few easy steps by reading the instructions below, and make sure to watch the video tutorial as well for more details.

Ingredients for Homemade Lime Cake:

Cake

2 large eggs, at room temperature
¾ cup of milk, at room temperature
1/3 cup of vegetable oil
¼ cup of freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tbsp of lime zest
2 tbsp of lime-flavored gelatin powder
1½ cup of plain flour
¾ cup of sugar
2 tsp of baking powder
¼ tsp of salt

Lime Frosting

1⅓ cup of sweetened condensed milk
1/3 cup of freshly squeezed lime juice
1 tbsp of lime-flavored gelatin powder
2 tbsp of hot water

How to Make a Simple Lime Cake:

Step 1

Whisk the eggs in a large bowl for about 1 minute, then add the milk, vegetable oil, lime juice, lime zest, and gelatin powder, and continue whisking them until incorporated. Sift over the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt, then gently whisk them until smooth and combined but make sure not to overmix, and then set the batter aside.

Step 2

Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper with an overhang on the sides, then pour in the batter spreading it evenly, and place it in a preheated oven at 350°F. Let it bake for about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted at the center comes out clean, then allow the cake to cool completely at room temperature, and make the frosting while waiting.

Step 3

Mix the gelatin powder and hot water in a bowl until dissolved and combined, then in a separate bowl, whisk together the sweetened condensed milk and lime juice until incorporated, and then pour the gelatin mixture into the condensed milk mixture.

Step 4

Give them a good mix to combine, then pour it over the cooled cake, and spread it evenly to the sides. Sprinkle the lime zest over the top, then place it in the refrigerator, and allow it to chill for about 20 minutes. Serve and enjoy!