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Key Lime Pound Cake

Tangy Key Lime Pound Cake for Your Sweetest Celebrations

Delight in this Key Lime Pound Cake, a citrusy treat perfect for gatherings, with its buttery crumb and tangy glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Sifted to prevent clumps
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder Helps the cake rise
  • 1/2 tsp Salt Balances sweetness
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened to room temperature
  • 2 cups Sugar
  • 4 large Eggs At room temperature
  • 2 tbsp Lime Zest Avoid white pith
  • 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp Lime Extract Can be replaced with extra lime zest
  • 1/3 cup Fresh Lime Juice Bottled juice can work in a pinch
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Full-fat for best results
  • 1/2 cup Buttermilk
For the Key Lime Glaze
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Sifted to eliminate lumps
  • 2 tbsp Lime Juice Adjust for desired consistency
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Enhances glaze flavor

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Electric Mixer
  • Whisk
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a bundt pan.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, salt, and lime zest in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in lime juice, sour cream, and buttermilk until combined.
  5. Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  6. Stir in vanilla and lime extracts.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet, stirring gently.
  8. Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
  9. Bake for 75-80 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a cooling rack.
  11. Whisk together powdered sugar and lime juice for the glaze.
  12. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Start with room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing for a lighter texture.

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