Key Lime Pound Cake
Discover the ultimate summer indulgence with our Key Lime Pound Cake! This delightful dessert perfectly marries the creamy richness of pound cake with the bright, zesty flavor of key limes. Ideal for picnics, family gatherings, or simply treating yourself, this cake is sure to impress your guests while being simple enough for a weeknight bake. Topped with a luscious key lime glaze, each slice offers a refreshing burst of citrus that will leave everyone craving more. Whether enjoyed plain or dressed up, this cake is a celebration of flavor that’s easy to prepare and truly unforgettable.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 16 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 3 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 teaspoons lime zest
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup whole or 2% milk
- For the glaze: 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- Cream sugar and butter until fluffy. Add lime juice, lime zest, and eggs one at a time.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients with the wet mixture alternately with milk until smooth.
- Pour batter into pans and bake for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pans for 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Whisk together glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over cooled cakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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