Description
A vibrant and refreshing cake bursting with key lime flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 2 key limes
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the key lime juice, vanilla extract, and zest of the key limes.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix 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.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of key lime juice and drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for added indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: key lime, pound cake, dessert, citrus, refreshing