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Lime Cake Squares

with Pomegranate Seeds
3.6
Average: 3.6 (5 votes)
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Lime Cake Squares

Lime Cake Squares - Baked with semolina and soaked with juice: Satisfying piece by piece

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Health Score:
60 / 100
Difficulty:
moderate
Difficulty
Preparation:
45 min.
Preparation
ready in 2 h.
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Calories:
142
calories
Calories

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Nutritional values

The cake is low in fat and soaked with freshly squeezed lime juice that provides vitamin C. Secondary plant substances from the pomegranate reduce oxidative stress, which causes our cells to age and damages the heart and vessels. In addition, these so-called polyphenols can reduce inflammation processes.

The pastry is a much less sweet reference to oriental semolina cake, which is soaked in plenty of sugar syrup. Variation: drizzle with orange juice, sprinkle a few chopped pistachio kernels over it and add orange fruit fillets.

1 piece contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie142 cal.(7 %)
Protein4 g(4 %)
Fat4 g(3 %)
Carbohydrates20 g(13 %)
Sugar added4 g(16 %)
Roughage1.5 g(5 %)
Vitamin A0.1 mg(13 %)
Vitamin D0.3 μg(2 %)
Vitamin E0.5 mg(4 %)
Vitamin B₁0 mg(0 %)
Vitamin B₂0.1 mg(9 %)
Niacin1.2 mg(10 %)
Vitamin B₆0 mg(0 %)
Folate14 μg(5 %)
Pantothenic acid0.3 mg(5 %)
Biotin3.3 μg(7 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.3 μg(10 %)
Vitamin C1 mg(1 %)
Potassium78 mg(2 %)
Calcium39 mg(4 %)
Magnesium10 mg(3 %)
Iron0.4 mg(3 %)
Iodine3 μg(2 %)
Zinc0.9 mg(11 %)
Saturated fatty acids2.7 g
Uric acid18 mg
Cholesterol48 mg
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Ingredients

for
25
Ingredients
4 ozs butter (room temperature)
2 Limes
1 lb Yogurt (low-fat)
4 eggs
4 ozs sugar
1 lb Semolina flour
1 pinch Baking powder
1 pomegranate
2 tsps liquid Sweetener
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Preparation

Kitchen utensils

1 Small pot, 1 Cutting board, 1 Fine grater, 3 Bowls, 1 Hand mixer, 1 square Baking dish (24 x 24 cm), 1 Parchment paper, 1 Rubber spatula, 1 Wooden skewer, 1 Large knife, 1 Citrus juicer

Preparation steps

1.
Lime Cake Squares preparation step 1

Melt the butter in a small pot and allow to cool.

2.
Lime Cake Squares preparation step 2

Rinse limes, wipe dry and finely zest. Set limes aside.

3.
Lime Cake Squares preparation step 3

Beat together yogurt, eggs, sugar and melted butter thoroughly with a hand mixer.

4.
Lime Cake Squares preparation step 4

Mix semolina flour in another bowl with the baking powder. Add to the yogurt mixture, mixing until a smooth batter.

5.
Lime Cake Squares preparation step 5

Line the bottom of a square baking pan (24 x 24 cm) (approximately 9 x 9 inches) with parchment paper. Add batter and smooth with a rubber spatula.

6.
Lime Cake Squares preparation step 6

Bake on middle rack of preheated oven at 180°C (fan 160°C, gas: mark 2-3) (approximately 350°F) until golden and a skewer inserted into middle comes out clean, 40-45 minutes.

7.
Lime Cake Squares preparation step 7

Meanwhile, halve pomegranate, then hold over a bowl while rapping on the shell to release seeds. Scrape out any remaining seeds into bowl, then peel off any skins. Squeeze juice from reserved limes.

8.
Lime Cake Squares preparation step 8

Remove the cake from the oven and prick all over with a wooden skwer. Mix lime juice and sweetener to taste and spoon over the cake. 

9.
Lime Cake Squares preparation step 9

Allow cake to cool in baking sheet, then cut into 25 squares. Serve with the pomegranate seeds.