Description
Key Lime Pound Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the bright, zesty flavor of key limes with a moist, tender pound cake base. Topped with a sweet glaze, this cake brings a slice of tropical sunshine to any occasion. Perfect for summer gatherings or cozy afternoons at home, every bite is a reminder of sun-soaked days and joyful moments shared with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup fresh key lime juice
- Zest of 2 key limes
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in the key lime juice and zest until evenly combined.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to wire racks; drizzle with powdered sugar glaze once cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg