14 Reviews of West African Lime Cake Recipe

From: justcallmetoni

On Jun 22, 2006

Oh this was goooood. I'm so visual, I saw the picture and made mine in a loaf pan as well. This adds about 8-10 minutes to the cooking time. I used light butter and replaced about 1/4 cup of the sugar with Splenda to make this a 2 point treat. The cake itself is much like a pound cake - dense with a soft crumb - with a lovely tanginess from the lime. A definite keeper. Thanks Chabear01!

From: Cynna

On Jun 20, 2006

Delicious cake! Very simple, very quick. I think I'm going to experiment with different types of icings/frostings on this one. I baked it in a loaf pan like pound cake and it turned out great! Left out the peanuts simply because I didn't happen to have any on hand. I love this recipe! Thanks!!

From: JanetC-KY

On Jun 25, 2006

This is cooling as I type. I snagged a piece from it because it smelled so good and I couldn't resist. I also made it in a loaf pan and I have put a lime glaze on top after poking holes in it so it could soak in. I didn't use the peanuts just out of personal preference. You have to try this one if you like Limes!!

From: BestTeenChef

On Jun 26, 2006

This was delcious!!!!The lime flavor was very soft but just enough so you could taste it. I made a couple of changes by using vanilla yogurt instead of butter and 1 tbsp bottled lime juice instead of fresh. I baked mine in a 8x8 and it was done after 21 minutes of baking. Thanks for the recipe Chabear01!

From: Engrossed

On Dec 12, 2006

I'm adding a star to my rating as everyone but me "loved this"...Everyone kept saying "It reminds me of something."...mexican bread and macaroons were two things people said it reminded them of. I made this for the REVISED Zaar Cookbooks Tag (Cooking Game). I hate to be the first person to give it a lower rating but it's good not wonderful. I followed all of the directions and baked it in a square pan. The only change I made was to sprinkle white sugar on top before baking it. It baked for 20 minutes and ended up dry. Mine doesn't have much flavor. I had a juicy lime but perhaps some lime zest would "zest" it up. It was VERY simple to make though. Thanks for the recipe.

From: kelroy207

On Jun 5, 2009

This was a good cake, but not great. I found it dry and also dense not in a good way. I like one reviewers idea of subbing vanilla yogurt, will try that next time. I will make it again, but with some variations.

From: Chef Dudo

On Oct 14, 2006

What a delightful little cake. Dense yet soft with a very nice twang from the lime. Baked in in a square cake pan and will try it in a loaf pan next time. Did not use any frosting or peanuts (we are not very "frosty" here in Europe). Thanks for posting.

From: Chef #333953

On Jul 15, 2006

This recipe looked delicous when ifound and when i tried it, it tasted better then delicous!

From: Dienia B.

On Jun 28, 2006

this is good .dee

From: tbean1

On Oct 31, 2006

Awesome recipe. It uses things I normally have on hand. It's light flavor is really nice with a cup of tea or coffee. I sprinkle mine with powdered sugar before serving.