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Key Lime Pound Cake

A moist and tangy pound cake infused with the bright flavors of key lime, perfect for dessert or a sweet snack.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Cake Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon key lime zest
  • 1/4 cup key lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons key lime juice

Method
 

Prepare the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Mix until just combined.
  6. Stir in the key lime zest and juice.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Glaze
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and key lime juice until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled pound cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gSugar: 25g

Notes

For a stronger lime flavor, increase the amount of key lime juice and zest in the cake and glaze.

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