LIME AND GINGER CAKE

Lime and Ginger Cake image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, at room temperature
2/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 tablespoon finely grated lime zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray a 9-inch square metal baking pan with nonstick baking spray with flour.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, ginger, baking powder and salt.
Add eggs, buttermilk, butter, lime zest and vanilla to flour mixture.
Using an electric mixer on med-low speed, beat for 1 minute, until blended.
Scrape sides and bottom of bowl with a spatula.
Beat on medium speed for 1 minute.
Spread batter even into prepared pan.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a pick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.
Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then invert cake onto rack to cool completely.
Meanwhile, make icing: in a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, butter, lime juice and lime zest until blended and smooth; use immediately.
Spread icing over top of cooled cake.