Green Cake (Lime Cake)
A soft, moist lime cake with vibrant citrus flavor and optional green hue. Perfect for celebrations or everyday treats.
Equipment
- 8-inch round cake pans
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup buttermilk room temperature
- 0.33 cup fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons lime zest
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
- 0.25 cup vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- green food coloring optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour two 8-inch round cake pans.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl.
- In another bowl, combine buttermilk, lime juice, lime zest, eggs, melted butter, oil, and vanilla. Add food coloring if using.
- Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Divide batter between pans. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely before frosting.
Notes
- >Use fresh lime juice and zest for best flavor.
>Room temperature ingredients blend more evenly.
>Store in airtight container up to 2 days at room temperature or 5 days refrigerated.