Easy Kiwi and Lime Cake
A bright and refreshing cake bursting with flavors of fresh kiwi and zesty lime, perfect for summer gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Baked Goods
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 Kiwi (peeled and pureed)
- 1 Lime (zest)
- 2⅔ Cup Plain Flour
- 1 Cup Sugar
- ½ Cup Greek Yoghurt
- ½ Cup Vegetable Oil
- 2 Eggs
- 2½ tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Vanilla Paste (or essence)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper.
- Make kiwi puree by blending peeled and chopped kiwis until smooth.
- Mix the dry ingredients in a large bowl: flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream sugar and oil in another bowl until well blended.
- Incorporate eggs, Greek yoghurt, lime zest, and vanilla to the sugar-oil mixture.
- Combine the flour mixture with the wet ingredients gently.
- Add in the kiwi puree and fold into the batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
Notes
Serve with a dusting of powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat. This cake is great for making ahead and can be frozen for up to three months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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