This normally isn’t my kind of thing.
Fruit for dessert? What is that all about?
I usually go for something much more rich. Something rot-your-teeth rich, to be exact.
But after eating this cake, I’m sold on fruit for dessert.
I topped the cake with fresh whipped cream.
Since it has the word “fresh” in it, I’m pretending it’s healthy. It sounds healthy. I mean, it’s dairy. There has to be protein in it.
This cake is definitely on the “lighter” side of decadence.
It is sweet but not too sweet, and tastes… refreshing. Perfect for the warmer months approaching. It’s unlike many dessert recipes I share, which means I deem it completely appropriate for breakfast.
In fact, for the perfect breakfast I recommend two slices. Or three.
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Lemon Lime Cake
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
2 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
1 tablespoon lime zest
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup milk
3 tablespoons lemon and/or lime juice (I juiced the lemon and lime into the same bowl and got 3 tbsp)
Preheat oven to 350.
Cream butter, sugar, and eggs together until fluffy. Add vanilla and zest and combine until mixed.
Combine dry ingredients in a bowl. Add the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined. Add the lemon and lime juice and thoroughly mix. Once mixed, add milk and beat until combined.
Pour into an 8×8 or 9×9 square cake pan and bake for 30-35 mins at 350. Let cool completely.
Lime Whipped Cream
1 pint cold whipping cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoons lime zest
3 tablespoons powdered sugar
In the bowl of an electric mixer, add cream, vanilla, sugar and lime zest. Best until cream stiffens, about 5-6 minutes. Frost cake and refrigerate. I used a pastry bag and tip to frost.
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Go hurry up and bake one so you have a slice waiting for you tomorrow morning! I’ll be over with coffee.
I’m Jessica and this is where I share my stuff. You will find a balance of healthy recipes, comfort food and indulgent desserts.
Yum! I’m all for fruit as dessert. I love how pretty the piped whip cream turned out and how the lime zest looks like sprinkles on top!
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This looks fantastic! I love how you did the whipped cream on top! ( I count whipped cream as a source of dairy, helps build strong bones right ;)!
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Sounds perfect. Definitely makes me ache for Spring!
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It’s so pretty and fancy looking! I’m not a big fruit for dessert person either, but I think this could switch me as well!
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um, yes please! I’d like to have some of that with my coffee tomorrow morning :)
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GORGEOUS!!! Great job girl… this looks amazingly decadent yet light and refreshing! You rock!
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This normally isn’t my kind of thing, either. Maybe, *maybe* for breakfast . . . but if you say it’s this good, I might have to give it a whirl. ;)
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I love fruit for dessert! This looks lovely and fresh!
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What a GORGEOUS looking cake!! I love lemon desserts :) So this is right up my alley :)
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Yuuuum!!!!!! I’m not even a lime or lemon fan but you have me drooling over this! =D
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Lemon desserts make me weak in the knees. Hubby. Not so much so it’ll all mine when I whip this up. Perhaps a half batch?? Nah….haha
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The piping on top is awesome! It looks like the perfect spring dessert (which means you should come NOW, Spring).
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This cake sounds divine! And, I just love the way you frosted it… The photo of the partially frosted cake is so pretty!
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Light cakes are my kind of thing. I think that’s why I go nuts for a good angel food cake with seven minute icing. It feels so decadent, but I am not hurting with heavy cake after it is done. This looks perfect!
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Totally qualifies as a breakfast!! Maybe even lunch..and dinner…and dessert ;)
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Love this idea- I adore lemon and lime!! P.s. you did some awesome work with the cream :)
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That sounds delicious! You are so creative with recipes.
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Yum! That looks like a perfect dessert to serve to your friends while enjoying some wine on the deck in the summer! It’s so nice to see a light and fruity recipe – it makes it feel like Spring is actually on the way!
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This is one of those cakes that I bet would be SO over the top delicious after a night in the fridge. Mm.
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Jessica — February 24th, 2011 @ 8:33 pm
So funny you said that… I’ve been stealing bits out of the pan in the fridge EVERY SINGLE DAY!
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Your piping is lovely.
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I love how fancy this looks, beautiful job!
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Yum! Fruity desserts are always surprisingly delicious
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Love how your frosted this! It sounds so good!
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Jil @ Big City, Lil' Kitchen — February 24th, 2011 @ 8:27 pm
you*****
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It’s gorgeous! And it sounds completely delicious…and we’re all for lighter desserts…to counteract all the not so light ones we make!
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This looks so refreshing and beautiful!
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I actually want to jump out of my desk and make this NOW! I love tart desserts and I love cake so this is perfect!
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I love citrus flavored cakes!! :-)
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Um, yes I want THIS cake. And think that cake is always a logical choice for breakfast. Always.
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This looks light and airy and absolutely perfect. I think it will be a wonderful spring cake! Can’t wait to make it!
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I love the little and big piping detail – looks super cute! Citrus desserts make me think of warm weather. I can’t wait for spring to come!
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I am on a total lime kick – I just made tahini lime cookies and they are SO good. I’m all over this…consider yourself bookmarked, my dear.
Fair warning though – mine will NOT look this pretty.
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Jessica — February 24th, 2011 @ 10:01 pm
Those sound delicious!
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Oh my gosh, this looks insanely good. I love that citrus fruit is just everywhere at the moment and it’s so wintry but feels so summery! Perfect.
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This looks wonderful- I love citrus desserts!!
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The whipped cream looks so good! I love how you piped it on the cake — so beautiful.
Lemon in desserts is so delicious — and lemon/lime sounds wonderful. I am drooling big time.
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This is so gorgeous it’s killing me! Love it. Want it.
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That is my kind of thing. I want it.
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I don’t usually get excited about citrus flavored desserts, but this fresh whipped cream might have won me over! Just give me a bowl and spoon please:-)
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Yummy!!
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Such a pretty cake!
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Love how you styled the whip cream. Looks delicious!
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Jessica — February 24th, 2011 @ 10:01 pm
Thanks!
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How beautiful is this?!? I love it! I’ve been on a major lemon/lime kick lately, and this is going on my list!
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Oh that whipped cream is so pretty! I’m pretty sure that would be an acceptable substitute for yogurt in the morning, too.
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I love fruit in my desserts! But I’ve never tried adding lime (or lemon) zest to whipped cream. What a great idea! And I’m sure a nice touch to a delicious cake.
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This cake looks amazing, but I’m most excited about that lime whipped cream!! Oh myy goodness gracious – such deliciousness! :)
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This is gorgeous and my man is a lime freak! Please send one full cake to my house :) Or a half a cake…we’re not picky…we’ll even take just 1 piece.
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I can’t get over how pretty that whipped cream looks! Fantastic, I’ll be waiting with strawberry coffees topped with foam :)
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Your frosting job is absolutely gorgeous – and creative! I love the idea of a citrus cake with whipped cream frosting. I can’t wait to try this!
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Does it taste like Sprite? I’m trying to imagine lemon and lime together haha.
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Jessica — February 25th, 2011 @ 12:11 am
Hahah! Nope! Doesn’t taste like Sprite. :)
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Looks like my kind of cake!! Yum.
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I thought your pretty blobs of frosting were little meringue cookies when I first saw it! I love citrus cakes like this so I’ll have to give yours a try soon!
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