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I made this for a get together...and they were a big hit. Here's the original link from SmittenKitchen Here's the recipe (I made half a batch). 12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 cup confectioners’ sugar Grated zest of 4 tiny or 2 large key limes 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract 1 3/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons all-purpose flour (a.k.a. 2 cups minus 2 tablespoons) 2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, cream butter and 1/3 cup sugar until fluffy. Add lime zest, juice, and vanilla; beat until fluffy. 2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and salt. Add to butter mixture, and beat on low speed until combined. 3. Between two 8-by-12-inch pieces of parchment paper, roll dough into two 1 1/4-inch-diameter logs. Chill at least 1 hour. 4. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment. Place remaining 2/3 cup s...

I made this once for L. on his birthday. He made it once for mine. The frostings were different (I did an elaborate orange curd butter cream , he did a chocolate ganache). We love this cake layer recipe. Recipe from Epicurious . For cake layers * 3 ounces fine-quality semisweet chocolate such as Callebaut * 1 1/2 cups hot brewed coffee * 3 cups sugar * 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour * 1 1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder (not Dutch process) * 2 teaspoons baking soda * 3/4 teaspoon baking powder * 1 1/4 teaspoons salt * 3 large eggs * 3/4 cup vegetable oil * 1 1/2 cups well-shaken buttermilk * 3/4 teaspoon vanilla For ganache frosting * 1 pound fine-quality semisweet chocolate such as Callebaut * 1 cup heavy cream * 2 tablespoons sugar * 2 tablespoons light corn syrup * 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) unsalted butter Special equipment * two 10- by 2-inch round cake pans print a shopping list for this recipe Preparation Make cake l...

This was really really good. I'm sure variations would be nice too...I got these cooked, ready to eat edamame from Trader Joe's. They made this salad a breeze to make. For the dressing: lime juice, salt, pepper, roasted cumin powder, olive oil. To this add: Shelled, cooked Edamame, cherry tomatoes, cut in half, chopped avocados, red or spring onion, cilantro.