BANANA LIME CAKE

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Bananas and lime work well together in general evoking tropical flavors. This cake is actually from the UK, from a volume given to me in a cookbook swap. After GEMA's disappointing review, I made this myself and made some minor changes (namely reducing the flour by two tablespoons and adding a tablespoon of yogurt) and clarifying the directions according to preparation in my own kitchen. I found the cake to be a lovely snacking cake perfect as a midday sweet or informal dessert. As a low-fat chef, I was pleased to find the cake had a natural moistness drawn from the bananas, yogurt and raisins.

Provided by justcallmetoni

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 7/8 cups all-purpose flour (2 cups less 2 tablespoons)
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 cup light brown sugar
1 1/4 teaspoons lime zest, finely grated
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 large banana, mashed (should measure 1/2 cup)
3/4 cup nonfat yogurt (use banana or vanilla yogurt if you don't have plain)
2/3 cup golden raisin
2/3 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 -3 teaspoon lime juice
1/2 teaspoon lime zest, finely grated
1 pinch salt

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350F/180C degrees.
  • Apply a light coating of cooking spray to the sides of an eight inch round baking pan and place a cut parchment sheet on the bottom.
  • Sift together the flour, salt, and baking powder together into a large bowl. Mix in the lime zest and brown sugar. Form a well in the center of the dry ingredients.
  • Mash the banana mixing with the lime juice to reduce browning. Pour the banana, lightly beaten egg, and yogurt into the dry ingredients until they are mix. Fold in the golden raisins. Pour using spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan smoothing the surface to even.
  • Bake 40 minutes, testing so that a toothpick inserted in the center comes clean. Note that low-fat cakes suffer more when over-baked, then their conventional higher fat counterparts. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire rack. Once the cake is cool, center on serving plate.
  • To prepare icing, sift sugar into a bowl and add a pinch of salt. Add lime juice one teaspoon at a time until you arrive at your desired consistency for drizzling. Stir in the lime zest. Drizzle on cake as you wish, either randomly or in a pattern.

Nafisha Hai
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I love this cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


awais Muhammad
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This is my go-to recipe for banana cake. It's always moist and flavorful, and the lime glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Zabiii King
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, anniversaries, and even just for a special treat.


SHamsul Ussain
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This cake is a great way to get kids to eat their fruit. My kids love the sweet banana flavor and the tangy lime glaze.


Oyinye Okpechi
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I love the unique flavor combination of banana and lime in this cake. It's a refreshing and delicious change from the usual chocolate or vanilla cake.


X.JOY.MX. YT
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This cake is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for birthdays, potlucks, and even just for a snack.


Tanya Od
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This is the best banana cake recipe I've ever tried. The lime glaze is the perfect complement to the sweet banana cake.


Hormotayo Peter
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This cake is a great way to use up overripe bananas. I also added a cup of chocolate chips for extra flavor.


Md Mahmud Khokon
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a winner. It's moist, flavorful, and the lime glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Goshi Shekhupuriya07
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This cake is delicious! I made it for a potluck and it was a big hit.


salah qamar
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This cake is a great way to use up ripe bananas. I also added some chopped walnuts for extra crunch.


Adalisa Dominguez
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I love this recipe! The cake is always moist and fluffy, and the lime glaze is the perfect amount of tangy and sweet.


Syed Nabil
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This cake was easy to make and the results were delicious. The banana and lime flavors were perfectly balanced.


Tiernank21 keys
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I made this cake for my friend's birthday and it turned out great! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the lime glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Jumsy Shobs
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This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor combination of banana and lime.


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