Bright, tangy, and bursting with citrusy flavour — this cake is the ultimate summer showstopper! Layered with homemade lime curd and topped with a sharp lime icing, it’s the perfect balance of sweet and zingy.
Whether you’re baking for a party or just because, this one’s guaranteed to impress. Serves 10–12 and comes together in under an hour!
2 x 20cm cake tins
For the lime curd:
2 large egg yolks
70g Gem caster sugar
Zest and juice of 2 limes
¼ tsp salt
45g unsalted butter, cubed and softened
For the lime sponge:
200g Gem caster sugar
200g butter, at room temperature
4 eggs, beaten
200g Gem self-raising flour
1 tsp Gem baking powder
2 tbsp milk
Zest of 2 limes
For the lime icing:
200g Gem icing sugar
Juice 1 lime
To decorate:
Lime zest
