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Key Lime Bundt Cake

Zesty Key Lime Bundt Cake with Creamy Glaze Delight

Enjoy a delightful Key Lime Bundt Cake, a perfect dessert for your celebrations featuring zesty lime flavors and a creamy glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour sifted
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs at room temperature
  • 2 tbsp lime zest fresh preferred
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
For the Glaze
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups powdered sugar adjust for thickness
  • 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Bundt Pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease your Bundt pan and dust it with flour.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened butter until smooth, gradually add sugar, and beat until fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Fold in lime zest and vanilla extract.
  5. In another bowl, whisk together buttermilk and lime juice until combined.
  6. Gradually combine dry ingredients and wet ingredients, alternating them, until just mixed.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared Bundt pan and bake for 50-60 minutes.
  8. Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
  9. In a bowl, mix cream cheese with powdered sugar, lime juice, and vanilla until smooth for the glaze.
  10. Once the cake is cool, drizzle the glaze over the top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use room temperature ingredients and avoid overmixing to ensure a light, fluffy cake.

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