Description
This Lime Pudding Cake is a delightful dessert featuring a light, fluffy cake base infused with fresh lime zest and juice. The unique method of pouring boiling sweetened water over the batter before baking creates a soft pudding layer beneath a golden cake crust, offering a refreshing citrus flavor perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- Zest of 2 limes
- Juice of 2 limes
Other
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare baking dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined.
- Combine wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix the milk, melted unsalted butter, egg, lime zest, and lime juice thoroughly to blend the flavors.
- Combine wet and dry: Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and gently stir until just combined, being careful not to overmix to maintain a tender texture.
- Spread batter: Evenly spread the batter into the prepared greased baking dish ensuring uniform thickness.
- Prepare sugar water: In another bowl, dissolve 1/2 cup granulated sugar in 1 cup boiling water by stirring until fully dissolved.
- Add boiling sugar water: Carefully pour the hot sugar water over the batter in the baking dish without stirring, which will create a pudding layer during baking.
- Bake: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the top turns golden brown and the cake layer is set.
- Cool: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool slightly so the pudding can set before serving.
- Serve: Serve warm, optionally topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for a creamy complement to the lime flavors.
Notes
- Do not stir after adding the boiling sugar water, as this helps create the pudding layer underneath the cake.
- Ensure the oven is fully preheated to 350°F for even baking and proper pudding formation.
- Let the pudding cake cool slightly before serving to allow better texture and flavor development.
- For a more intense lime flavor, you can add additional lime zest or a splash of lime extract.
- This cake is best enjoyed the day it is made but can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
