Here’s a delicious and tangy Key Lime Pound Cake with Key Lime Glaze recipe that’s perfect for spring and summer gatherings:
🍰 Key Lime Pound Cake with Key Lime Glaze
Ingredients
For the Cake:
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1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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2 ½ cups granulated sugar
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6 large eggs
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 cup whole milk
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¼ cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
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1 tablespoon key lime zest
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Key Lime Glaze:
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1 ½ cups powdered sugar
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3–4 tablespoons key lime juice (adjust for consistency)
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1 teaspoon key lime zest (optional, for extra zing)
Instructions
1. Preheat Oven:
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan.
2. Make the Cake Batter:
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In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy (about 3–5 minutes).
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Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a measuring cup, combine the milk, key lime juice, zest, and vanilla extract.
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Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture alternately with the milk mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
3. Bake:
Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
4. Cool:
Let the cake cool in the pan for 10–15 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
5. Make the Glaze:
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and key lime juice until smooth. Add zest if using. Adjust consistency with more juice or sugar as needed.
6. Glaze the Cake:
Once the cake is cool, drizzle the glaze over the top. Let set before slicing.
Optional Garnishes
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Thin slices of key lime
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Extra zest on top
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Whipped cream or fresh berries on the side