Description
Indulge in the tangy sweetness of this Key Lime Pound Cake, a delightful citrus-infused dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a moist crumb and zesty glaze, this cake is sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2½ cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, at room temperature
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk, at room temperature
- ¼ cup key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the glaze:
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon key lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or tube pan.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add eggs: Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Combine dry and wet ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In another small bowl, combine the milk, key lime juice, zest, and vanilla.
- Mix batter: With the mixer on low, alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk mixture to the batter, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 75–85 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool and glaze: Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, key lime juice, and zest until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake and let set before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh key lime juice for the best flavor.
- You can substitute regular lime juice if key limes are unavailable.
- Store the cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
