Description
A rich and moist Key Lime Pound Cake with a bright citrus flavor, perfect for summer desserts or special occasions.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a bundt or tube pan.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.
- Stir in the key lime juice, zest, and vanilla extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 70–80 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- Mix the powdered sugar and key lime juice to make the glaze and drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
- Use fresh key lime juice for the best flavor.
- You can substitute regular lime juice if key limes are unavailable.
- Let the cake cool completely before glazing to avoid melting the glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg