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Key Lime Pound Cake

Zesty Key Lime Pound Cake: A Slice of Sunshine Bliss

This Key Lime Pound Cake is a bright and zesty dessert, bringing summer flavors to your table year-round.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Provides structure and stability
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder Acts as a leavening agent
  • 1 pinch Salt Enhances overall flavors
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar Contributes to cake's moistness
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened for easy creaming
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Lime Juice Essential for vibrant flavor
  • Zest of 2 Key Limes Intensifies the lime flavor
  • 4 Large Eggs Binds ingredients together
  • 1/2 cup Milk Keeps cake moist and tender
For the Key Lime Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sweetens the glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Milk Helps achieve glaze consistency
  • Zest of 1 Key Lime Adds extra lime flavor

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Loaf pans
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
  2. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add lime juice, zest, and eggs to the mixture, beating until smooth.
  5. Gradually combine the dry ingredients with the butter mixture, alternating with milk.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pans and bake for 55-60 minutes.
  7. Let the cakes cool in pans for 20 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  8. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and lime zest for the glaze.
  9. Glaze the cooled cakes, allowing the glaze to set before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for best results and avoid overmixing to maintain a light texture.

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