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.
Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
25 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
157 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x8-inch baking dish.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Ingredients
1 cup white sugar
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs, beaten
2 ¼ teaspoons baking powder
1 lime, juiced
2 ½ tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon chopped peanuts, or to taste (Optional)
