Description
Indulge in the bright and tangy flavors of this Key Lime Pound Cake. A deliciously moist and tender cake with a perfect balance of sweetness and citrus zing, topped with a refreshing key lime glaze.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup fresh key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh key lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease/flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat butter, oil, and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Mix in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla, key lime juice, and zest.
- Combine Batter: Alternate adding flour mixture and buttermilk to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into pan, bake for 70–80 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool and Glaze: Let cake cool, then drizzle with a mixture of powdered sugar and key lime juice.
Notes
- Garnish with extra lime zest for a fresh, vibrant look.
- Store leftovers covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
