Lime and Ginger Cake

• all-purpose flour↗1 1⁄2 cups
• sugar↗1 cup
• ground ginger↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• baking powder↗1 1⁄2 teaspoons
• salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• large eggs, at room temperature↗2
• buttermilk↗2⁄3 cup
• unsalted butter, softened↗1⁄2 cup
• finely grated lime zest1 tablespoon
• vanilla extract↗1 teaspoon
• Lime Icing
• powdered sugar↗2 1⁄4 cups
• unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly↗3 tablespoons
• freshly squeezed lime juice↗3 tablespoons
• finely grated lime zest1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2. 2

   Spray a 9-inch square metal baking pan with nonstick baking spray with flour.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, ginger, baking powder and salt.

4. 4

   Add eggs, buttermilk, butter, lime zest and vanilla to flour mixture.

5. 5

   Using an electric mixer on med-low speed, beat for 1 minute, until blended.

6. 6

   Scrape sides and bottom of bowl with a spatula.

7. 7

   Beat on medium speed for 1 minute.

8. 8

   Spread batter even into prepared pan.

9. 9

   Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a pick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs attached.

10. 10

    Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then invert cake onto rack to cool completely.

11. 11

    Meanwhile, make icing: in a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, butter, lime juice and lime zest until blended and smooth; use immediately.

12. 12

    Spread icing over top of cooled cake.