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Key Lime Pound Cake

Key Lime Pound Cake

This Key Lime Pound Cake offers a refreshing burst of citrus flavor and a delightfully moist texture, perfect for summer gatherings.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Cooling Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Course: Sweet Treats
Cuisine: American
Keyword: dessert, easy recipe, key lime, pound cake, refreshing dessert, summer cake
Servings: 12 slices
Calories: 320kcal

Equipment

  • 10-cup bundt pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk

Ingredients

For the Cake

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2.5 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 0.25 cup key lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 tablespoon key lime zest freshly grated
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons key lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon key lime zest freshly grated

Instructions

How to Make Key Lime Pound Cake

  • Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare a 10-cup bundt pan by greasing and flouring it.
  • Cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3–5 minutes.
  • Incorporate the large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Combine the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl by whisking them together.
  • Alternate adding the dry ingredients and whole milk into the butter mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  • Blend in the key lime juice, zest, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  • Pour the batter into your prepared bundt pan and bake for 70–80 minutes.
  • Cool the cake in the pan for 10–15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
  • Whisk together the glaze ingredients and drizzle over the cooled cake.

Notes

For best results, use freshly squeezed key lime juice and grated zest. Store cake in an airtight container to maintain moisture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 190mg | Potassium: 200mg | Sugar: 32g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 1mg
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