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Key Lime Pound Cake

Zesty Key Lime Pound Cake for Ultimate Summer Bliss

Indulge in this refreshing Key Lime Pound Cake, a perfect dessert for summer gatherings or any day of the year!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 cup White Sugar can be substituted with coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter softened
  • 1/2 cup Shortening can be replaced with butter
  • 2 cups Cake Flour or all-purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp Baking Powder check for freshness
  • 1/2 tsp Salt can be omitted
  • 6 Large Eggs room temperature
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half
  • 1/4 cup Key Lime Juice fresh juice recommended
  • 1 tsp Lime Zest can substitute with lemon zest
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract use pure for best taste
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar no substitutes for consistency
  • 2 tbsp Key Lime Juice fresh preferred
  • 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract opt for pure

Equipment

  • Bundt or loaf pan
  • mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Key Lime Pound Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt or loaf pan.
  2. Cream the softened butter, shortening, and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. Mix in the heavy cream, Key lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  5. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt, then fold it gently into the wet mixture.
  6. Transfer the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55-65 minutes.
  7. Cool the cake in the pan for about 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack.
  8. Whisk together powdered sugar, Key lime juice, and vanilla extract for the glaze.
  9. Once the cake is cooled, drizzle the glaze over it and let it set.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 52gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 25gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure butter is at room temperature for easy mixing. Use fresh lime juice for best flavor.

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