Key Lime Cake

The Key Lime Cake is the best treat for a hot summer day. When summer arrives, I’m in the mood for something a little fruity! This Key Lime cake is so refreshing and delicious! Please find below the Key Lime Cake recipe and if you want to see more don't forget to subscribe! Follow me: Twitter: https://twitter.com/SecretInTheOven Facebook: https://goo.gl/W2hk8e Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/secretsintheoven/?hl=en Pinterest: https://uk.pinterest.com/secretsintheove/ INGREDIENTS For the Key Lime Cake: • 2 eggs • 5 tablespoons sugar • 5 tablespoons warm water • 50g all-purpose flour • 10g baking powder • 1 tablespoon vinegar For the Key Lime Cream: • 500g mascarpone • 200ml heavy cream • 200g powder sugar • 2 tablespoons lime zest • 2 tablespoons lemon zest • juice from 1 lemon • juice from 1 orange • juice from 2 limes • 3 gelatin pieces • 1 teaspoon white rum extract Decoration: • 1 lime • lime zest Directions: Step 1 In a large bowl beat 2 egg whites. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and 1 tablespoon of water and stir until well combined. Repeat the process 5 times. Incorporate the egg yolks and the flour. Dissolve 10 g of baking powder in 1 tablespoon of vinegar and add it into the mixture. Pour the cake mixture in the prepared pan and bake it at 190 °C for 20 minutes. Step 2 Meanwhile, start preparing the key lime cream by mixing 500 g mascarpone with 200 ml sour cream and 200 g powder sugar. Add the lemon zest, the lime zest and the juice from 1 orange, 1 lemon and 2 limes. Soften 3 gelatin pieces in cold water and let them rest for 5 minutes. Place the gelatin pieces over low heat together with 2 tablespoons sour cream until fully dissolved. After the dissolved gelatin is completely cooled, add it in the key lime cream mixture and stir until well incorporated. For an extra flavor, add 1 teaspoon of white rum extract. Step 3 Remove the cake from the oven and set aside to cool. Add the cream mixture and refrigerate for 12 hours. Decorate the key lime cake with key lime slices and lime zest. Enjoy! Let’s simplify the art of cooking!