Description
Green Cake, also known as Lime Cake, is a vibrant, tangy dessert featuring a moist, zesty cake topped with a creamy lime frosting made from sweetened condensed milk. Easy to make and perfect for any festive occasion, this cake is refreshing, colorful, and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- For the Cake:
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- ¾ cup (180g) milk, at room temperature
- ⅓ cup (75g) vegetable oil (flavorless like canola or sunflower)
- ¼ cup (60g) freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tbsp lime zest
- 2 tbsp (24g) lime-flavored gelatin powder
- 1½ cups (180g) all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 2 tsp (8g) baking powder
- ¼ tsp (1g) salt
- For the Lime Frosting:
- 1⅓ cups (397g) sweetened condensed milk
- ⅓ cup (80g) freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 tbsp (12g) lime-flavored gelatin powder
- 2 tbsp (30g) hot water
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C) and line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper. - Prepare the Cake Batter:
In a large bowl, whisk eggs for about 1 minute. Add milk, oil, lime juice, lime zest, and gelatin powder. Whisk to combine. Sift flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt over the wet mixture. Gently whisk until smooth—do not overmix. - Bake the Cake:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cool completely. - Make the Lime Frosting:
Whisk together sweetened condensed milk and lime juice until slightly thickened. Dissolve the gelatin powder in hot water, then stir it into the condensed milk mixture. - Frost the Cake:
Spread the frosting over the cooled cake and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Let sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Variations:
- Use lemon gelatin and juice for a yellow citrus twist.
- Top with whipped cream or crushed graham crackers for extra texture.
- Make it in a round cake pan for a more traditional cake presentation.
- Add a few drops of green food coloring for a more vivid hue.
- Mix in shredded coconut for a tropical variation.
- Storage & Reheating:
- Store the cake covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Best served chilled or at room temperature.
- This cake is not ideal for freezing due to the gelatin-based frosting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
