West African Lime Cake

West African Lime Cake

light and zesty African cake

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 10m
Cook Time: 25m
Total Time: 35m
Temp.: 300 °F
Servings: 12
Difficulty: Easy
4.5 (14 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

157
Calories
3,5g
Fat
29,1g
Carbohydrates
2,8g
Protein
37mg
Cholesterol
99mg
Sodium
West African Lime Cake

Recipe Description

My family just adores this fresh West African Lime Cake. I don’t know about you, but once the summer hits, I start thinking about light and fruity cakes and treats. And what could be better in summer than a zesty African lime cake? Lime cake is traditional in West African countries and they add some crunch to the cake by garnishing it with chopped peanuts.

I brought this cake to a friend’s barbecue last summer and I didn’t even get the chance to taste it – it was devoured before I could get a slice! The next time you’re baking for a summer barbecue, this is the recipe to try. It’s is a very easy recipe to follow – you just have to combine sugar, butter, eggs, lime and flour to make a light and tasty cake that everyone will love. Maybe double the recipe and make two cakes, just to ensure you get a slice!

To make West African Lime Cake, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for West African Lime Cake

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Heat the oven and prepare a pan

    5 min
    Step 1 - West African Lime Cake

    Preheat the oven to 300 °F. Lightly grease a 8 inch baking pan.

  2. 2

    Beat the sugar and butter

    3 min
    Step 2 - West African Lime Cake

    Mix the sugar and butter together for about 3 minutes until the mixture becomes light and fluffy.

  3. 3

    Add the eggs and lime

    2 min
    Step 3 - West African Lime Cake

    Beat the eggs and lime juice into the butter and sugar mixture

  4. 4

    Mix in the flour and baking powder

    3 min
    Step 4 - West African Lime CakeStep 4 - West African Lime Cake

    Add the flour and baking powder and combine.

  5. 5

    Put the cake mixture in the baking pan

    2 min
    Step 5 - West African Lime Cake

    Pour the cake mixture in the prepared baking pan.

  6. 6

    Bake

    25 min
    Step 6 - West African Lime Cake

    Bake for about 25 minutes. Remove from the oven when the cake is a light brown color on top and an inserted toothpick comes out clean.

  7. 7

    Leave to cool

    20 min
    Step 7 - West African Lime Cake

    Leave the cake to cool on a wire rack.

  8. 8

    Serve

    Step 8 - West African Lime Cake

    Serve the cake with a peanut garnish on top.

This West African Lime Cake is simple, quick and tasty. It always goes down a treat when I make it for a crowd. If you try it, please come back and leave a comment to me know how you get on.

About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.5 out of 5 (14 reviews)
Wendy
December 4, 2024
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Absolutely love it!

Nathan
September 28, 2024
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Exceptional

Hannah Smith
March 27, 2024
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Superb cake! Everyone loved it at the BBQ!

Clara Johnson
March 9, 2024
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Delightful. I baked this for my friend's barbecue, and it vanished in seconds. The zesty flavor was perfect for summer gatherings. I felt so proud sharing such a delicious treat. Will definitely make it again.

Melissa
November 28, 2023
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This didn't turn out.

Ollie
October 27, 2023
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Man, this West African Lime Cake is off the charts! I made it for my buddies at a BBQ, and it vanished in mins! So fresh and zesty, I can't even keep up. Gonna bake another one soon! 🍰🍋

Ursula Jenkins
February 4, 2023
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Deliciously light cake!

Cathy
December 21, 2022
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Delicious!

Diane
September 7, 2022
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Superb! I took this cake to a summer picnic and it was gone in minutes! Everyone loved the lime flavor and the crunch of peanuts. It was like a little slice of joy on a sunny day. I'll definitely make it again!

Valerie Smith
November 20, 2021
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Simply the best!

Maya
May 19, 2021
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Delicious! My husband loved it at our summer party. It disappeared so fast, I barely got a slice! Perfect recipe for a hot day.

Wendy
February 1, 2021
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Delicious! I made this cake for a family picnic, and it was gone in minutes. Everyone loved the citrusy flavor and the peanut crunch. It’s super easy to make, too! My kids helped mix the batter, we had so much fun.

Diana Rossi
September 11, 2019
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This cake is simply great! My kids loved it at the picnic last summer. I need to bake it again!

Athina
April 29, 2019
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Well done! Verified!

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