Banana Lime Cake
Take your taste buds on a tropical getaway with this zesty and moist Banana Lime Cake! This delightful dessert pairs the natural sweetness of ripe bananas with the vibrant tang of fresh lime zest and juice, creating a perfect balance of flavors. The airy, tender crumb is achieved with the magic of buttermilk and thoughtfully layered baking techniques, while a luscious lime glaze provides the ultimate citrusy finish. Ideal for gatherings or an elevated afternoon treat, this easy-to-make cake is baked to perfection in under an hour and yields 12 generous servings. Whether you’re a fan of banana bread or citrus-infused desserts, this recipe is a must-try that will brighten up any dessert table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 pieces ripe bananas
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, softened
- 1.25 cups granulated sugar
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 0.5 cups buttermilk
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons additional lime juice (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9-inch round cake pan or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium-sized bowl, mash the ripe bananas until smooth. Stir in the lime zest and lime juice, then set aside.
In a separate large bowl, sift together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
In another large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
Alternately add the dry flour mixture and the buttermilk to the wet ingredients in batches, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
Fold the mashed banana and lime mixture into the batter until evenly distributed.
Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
While the cake cools, prepare the glaze by whisking powdered sugar and additional lime juice in a small bowl until smooth. Adjust the consistency with more powdered sugar or lime juice if needed.
Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the lime glaze over the top. Allow the glaze to set before slicing.
Serve and enjoy your Banana Lime Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2846 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 111.1 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 66.4 g | 332% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 644 mg | 215% | |
| Sodium | 2187 mg | 95% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 471.7 g | 172% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.5 g | 38% | |
| Total Sugars | 419.2 g | ||
| Protein | 21.4 g | 43% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.6 mcg | 18% | |
| Calcium | 268 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 1720 mg | 37% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
