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Key Lime Pound Cake

Key Lime Pound Cake: Refreshing Twist for Summer Bliss

Enjoy the zesty twist of Key Lime Pound Cake, a refreshing summer dessert that combines a rich, buttery texture with the tang of key limes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour sifted
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder fresh
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 1/2 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Fresh Lime Juice from key limes
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Zest zest before juicing
  • 4 large Eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Whole or 2% Milk adjust to preference
For the Glaze
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar sifted
  • 3-4 tablespoons Milk add gradually
  • 1 tablespoon Lime Zest for enhanced flavor

Equipment

  • mixing bowls
  • Stand mixer
  • loaf pans
  • spatula
  • whisk

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two greased loaf pans.
  2. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
  3. Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then mix in lime juice, lime zest, and eggs.
  4. Gradually add the dry ingredients alternating with the milk until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Cool in pans for 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  7. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and lime zest to prepare the glaze.
  8. Drizzle the glaze over cooled cakes and let it set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slicesCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best results, use room temperature ingredients and check for doneness early to prevent drying out.

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