Nigella Courgette And Lime Cake

Nigella Lawson’s Courgette and Lime Cake is a zesty sweet dessert that features tasty layers, lemon curd, cream cheese-lime frosting, and a crunch of pistachios, ready in about 1 hour!

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• Nigella Madeira Cake
• Nigella Baked Egg Custard
• Nigella Panna Cotta

💛 Why You’ll Love This Courgette & Lime Cake Recipe:

• Creamy Bliss: Velvety cream cheese-lime icing adds a luscious touch.
• Easy Elegance: Simple steps make it accessible for all bakers.
• Citrus Burst: Lime-infused batter and lemon curd create a delightful flavor balance.

❓ What Is Nigella’s Courgette And Lime Cake Recipe?

Nigella’s Courgette and Lime Cake features moist courgette layers, zesty lime batter, lemon curd filling, and a creamy cream cheese-lime icing, topped with chopped pistachios.

🍈 Nigella Courgette And Lime Cake Ingredients

For the cake:

• 250 g courgettes (approx 2 courgettes weighed before grating)
• 2 large eggs
• 125 ml vegetable oil
• 150 g caster sugar
• 225 g self-raising flour
• ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
• ½ tsp baking powder

For the filling:

• 150 g Lemon curd

For the icing:

• 200 g full-fat cream cheese
• 100 g icing sugar
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 25 g unsalted pistachios chopped

🥮 How To Make Nigella Courgette And Lime Cake

1. Turn the oven on to 160 degrees Celsius (fan-assisted, 180 degrees Celsius nonfan). Line and grease two 8-inch round cake tins.
2. Using a coarse grater, grate the courgettes after rinsing them. In a bowl, combine the eggs, oil, and sugar; whisk until smooth.
3. Mix in the baking powder, bicarbonate of soda, and flour. Combine with the grated courgette.
4. Bake the cake in the two tins for 25 to 30 minutes, or, until golden and a cocktail stick removes clean. Take them out of the tins and set them on a wire rack to cool for 30 minutes.
5. Place one cake on a plate upside down and top it with the lemon curd. Combine the cream cheese and icing sugar and beat until creamy and fully blended.
6. Mix in the lime juice afterward. Spread the icing evenly over the cake.
7. Add the chopped pistachios as a topping.

💭 Recipe Tips

• Fresh Courgettes: Grate them for optimal moisture.
• Quality Citrus: Choose top-notch lime and lemon curd.
• Fine Pistachios: Finely chop for a satisfying crunch.
• Patient Prep: Take your time for a perfectly balanced cake.

🍨 What Goes Well With Courgette And Lime Cake?

Excellent accompaniments to courgette and lime cake include citrus curd, fresh berries, coconut flakes, vanilla ice cream, and chopped nuts.

🎚 How To Store Leftovers Courgette And Lime Cake?

• In The Fridge: Preserve leftover lime and courgette cake in the fridge for no more than 4 days if placed in a sealed container or covered with plastic.
• In The Freezer: You may freeze leftover lime and courgette cake for up to 2 months if you wrap it tightly in aluminum foil and keep it in a freezer bag. Let it thaw in the fridge before serving.

🥵 How To Reheat Leftovers Courgette And Lime Cake?

• Oven: Bring the oven up to a temperature of 300 °F then arrange lime and courgette cake slices on a baking sheet and heat for 10 to 15 minutes, or until warm.
• Microwave: Assemble lime and courgette cake slices on a microwave-safe plate and heat for 20 to 30 seconds on a medium setting, or until warmed.

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• Nigella Lime Drizzle Cake
• Nigella Coconut And Raspberry Cake
• Nigella Panettone Trifle

Nigella Courgette And Lime Cake Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving

• Calories 316
• Total Fat 16.8g
• Saturated Fat 9g
• Cholesterol 0mg
• Total Carbohydrates 39.2g
• Sugars 23.6g
• Protein 4.7g