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Key Lime Pound Cake

Zesty Key Lime Pound Cake to Brighten Your Day

This Key Lime Pound Cake is a moist, buttery treat with a zesty twist that will brighten your dessert table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Sift for a lump-free batter.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Essential for leavening.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt Fine sea salt is recommended.
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened at room temperature.
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar The sweetening agent.
  • 4 large Eggs Room temperature for better results.
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Zest Avoid the bitter white pith.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure extract.
  • 1 teaspoon Lime Extract Substitute with more zest if needed.
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice Freshly squeezed is key.
  • 0.5 cup Sour Cream Full-fat is recommended.
  • 0.5 cup Buttermilk Can be replaced with milk mixed with vinegar.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sift to keep it smooth.
  • 2-3 tablespoons Lime Juice Adjust for preferred consistency.

Equipment

  • Bundt pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls

Method
 

Basic Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a bundt pan with unsalted butter.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Add lime zest.
  3. In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in lime juice, sour cream, and buttermilk.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  6. Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet ingredients.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and level the top.
  8. Bake for 75-80 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  9. Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a cooling rack.
  10. Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lime juice until smooth.
  11. Glaze the cooled cake and allow it to drip down the sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Pair with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an indulgent treat.

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