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Lime Drizzle Summer Berry Cake

Make the most of summer berries with this Lime Drizzle Summer Berry Cake. A light and moist vanilla sheet cake filled with seasonal berries and topped with a sweet lime glaze. Perfect for weekend brunches and afternoon teas all summer long.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Brunch, Dessert
Cuisine: British, North American
Keyword: berries, cake, summer
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 224kcal
Author: Julia Pinney

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 2 Cups plain flour
  • 1 Cup butter
  • 3/4 Cup granulated white sugar
  • Juice and zest of two limes
  • 4 Eggs
  • 1 Teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 Teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 Cups blackberries
  • 1 1/4 Cups raspberries

For the glaze:

  • Juice and zest of one lime
  • 2 Cups powdered sugar
  • 3-4 Tablespoons milk
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease and line an 8 inch square baking tin.
  • In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, lime zest, salt and baking powder. Set aside
  • Coat the berries in about one tablespoon of the flour and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar on high speed until pale, about 3-4 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Fold the flour into the batter until just combined. Add the lime juice and berries,gently mix in the berries.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared baking pan and smooth out with a spatula.
  • Bake for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from oven and place on wire rack to cool.
  • While the cake is cooling, make the glaze. In a small bowl combine the powdered sugar, lime juice and milk. Whisk to combine so there are no lumps. Pour over cake and leave to set.
  • Cake will last a few days in an airtight container.

*A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.

Notes

  1. If the cake is browning too quickly as it bakes, gently place a sheet of aluminum foil over the top.
  2. My cake has a thick glaze. If you prefer a thinner glaze for the cake, just add less powdered sugar.
  3. You can cut the blackberries in half if they are really big.
Nutrition Facts
Lime Drizzle Summer Berry Cake
Amount Per Serving (1 piece)
Calories 224 Calories from Fat 117
% Daily Value*
Fat 13g20%
Saturated Fat 8g50%
Trans Fat 1g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 72mg24%
Sodium 218mg9%
Potassium 62mg2%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 11g12%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 428IU9%
Vitamin C 4mg5%
Calcium 33mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.