1Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x8-inch baking dish.
2Beat sugar and butter together until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes; beat in eggs and lime juice. Stir flour and baking powder into butter mixture until combined. Pour batter into prepared baking dish.
3Bake in preheated oven until brown and toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Garnish with chopped peanuts.
Footnotes
Tip
Aluminum foil helps keep food moist, ensures it cooks evenly, keeps leftovers fresh, and makes clean-up easy.
Ingredients
12 servings
157 cals
1 cup white sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 eggs, beaten
1 lime, juiced
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon chopped peanuts, or to taste (optional)