Lime And Ginger Cake

Directions

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.