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Sugar-Crusted Lime Cake
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 27 Minutes
Ready In: 37 Minutes
Servings: 8
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Ingredients:
2 egg whites, at room temperature
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup flour
3/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lime zest
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup milk
1/4 cup shortening
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. Spray a 9-inch round cake pan with non stick cooking spray, dust with flour.
3. In a small bowl, combine egg whites and 1/2 tsp baking powder; beat until stiff peaks form; set aside.
4. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup and level off.
5. In a large bowl, combine flour and remaining cake ingredients.
6. Beat at low speed until moistened, beat for 2 minutes at medium speed.
7. Gently fold in egg whites into batter.
8. Pour into prepared pan.
9. Bake at 350°F for 27 to 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients; spread over hot cake.
11. Cool cake completely in the pan on a wire rack.
By RecipeOfHealth.com