Lime Pudding Cake
INGREDIENTS
- Servings: 6
- 3 eggs, separated
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup Butter, softened
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tablespoon freshly grated lime peel
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup fat free skim milk
- Topping:
- Powdered sugar, if desired
- Heavy Whipping Cream, whipped, sweetened, if desired
- Grated lime peel, if desired
DIRECTIONS
- Heat oven to 350°F. Beat egg whites in small bowl at high speed until foamy.
- Continue beating, gradually adding 1/4 cup sugar, until glossy and stiff peaks form.
- Set aside.
- Combine remaining 3/4 cup sugar and butter in large bowl.
- Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy.
- Add egg yolks, lime juice and 1 tablespoon lime peel.
- Continue beating until well mixed.
- Add flour and salt.
- Continue beating until well mixed.
- Stir in milk by hand.
- Gently stir in beaten egg whites.
- Pour mixture into ungreased 1 1/2-quart casserole.
- Place casserole dish into 13x9-inch baking pan. Place baking pan on oven rack; pour boiling water into baking pan to 1/2-inch depth.
- Bake for 42 to 52 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from water; cool at least 30 minutes.
- To serve, sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired. Garnish with whipped cream and grated lime peel, if desired.


