Key Lime Pound Cake

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 15 mins

  • Servings

    10

  • Calories

    635 kcal

  • Course

    Dessert

  • Cuisine

    American

Key Lime Pound Cake

Infused with the juice and extract of key limes, this buttery and rich pound cake is the perfect summer dessert!

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Ingredients

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  • 3 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter , softened
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole or 2% milk
  • Key Lime Glaze:
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk , to consistency
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
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Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease and lightly flour two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
  2. In medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside.
  3. In a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add lime juice and eggs, beating on high speed for 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add flour mixture into sugar mixture alternately with milk on low speed, beating just until smooth after each addition.
  5. Fold in lime zest.
  6. Pour into prepared pans.
  7. Bake 55 to 60 minutes, or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 20 minutes; remove from pan(s) to wire rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours.
  8. When cakes are cooled, make glaze.
  9. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk and lime zest. Add milk very sparingly until a drizzle-able consistency.
  10. Place cake on cooling rack with aluminum foil or parchment underneath. Spoon glaze over cakes and let excess drip below. Let glaze set and then transfer to serving tray.
  11. If you’ve tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments and ratings!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 635kcal (32%) Carbohydrates 104g (35%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 13g (65%) Cholesterol 133mg (44%) Sodium 106mg (4%) Potassium 153mg (4%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 75g (150%) Vitamin A 726IU (15%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 72mg (7%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 635 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 635kcal 32%
Carbohydrates 104g 35%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 13g 65%
Cholesterol 133mg 44%
Sodium 106mg 4%
Potassium 153mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 75g 150%
Vitamin A 726IU 15%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 72mg 7%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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