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Moist Key Lime Pound Cake

A delightful cake that combines tangy key lime juice and zest with a moist texture, perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 0.25 cup key lime juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 tablespoon key lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
Glaze Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons key lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon key lime zest

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • electric mixer
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray, then dust it with flour.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed for 3-4 minutes until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the key lime juice, key lime zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55-65 minutes, checking for doneness with a toothpick.
  7. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the glaze, combine powdered sugar, key lime juice, and key lime zest in a small bowl and whisk until smooth.
  9. Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top and allow it to drip down the sides.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalProtein: 3gSodium: 150mg

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