ZINGY LIME DRIZZLE

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If you fancy a change from the traditional Lemon Drizzle, this recipe is easy and fast. Try Jasmine Tea with a slice of Lime Drizzle to give a touch of Oriental.

Provided by lavenderuk

Time 1h15m

Yield Serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

225g Butter (salted) - softened
225g Golden Caster Sugar
225g Self-raising Flour
4 eggs
Grated zest of 1 1/2 Lime
Grated Zest of 1 1/2 Lime
85g Golden Caster Sugar
6 tbsp of Lime juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 180C or 160C/fan. Line tin with greaseproof paper and set aside.
  • Mix the butter with sugar until creamy and slightly pale. Add the grated lime zest and eggs, one at a time and mix well.
  • Stir in the flour and mix well. Pour mixture into tin and cook for 45 - 50 minutes.
  • Heat sugar, lime juice and zest in moderate heat (do not boil)
  • Remove cake from oven. Prick the cake with a skewer and pour the drizzle mixture onto cake. Leave cake to cool and serve.

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