Description
A delicious twist on a classic loaf, this Key Lime pound cake is moist, tangy, and full of fresh citrus flavor, topped with a sweet-tart glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 1 key lime
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for glazing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and lightly flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper. Let the butter and eggs sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes while you gather ingredients.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt until evenly combined.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar with a hand mixer or stand mixer until light and fluffy, about 2–3 minutes. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the key lime juice, vanilla extract, and lime zest. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed or folding by hand until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the top is golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then turn it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk the powdered sugar with lime juice to reach desired drizzling consistency. Drizzle over the cooled cake and let it set for 10–15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature ingredients and be careful not to overmix. Variations include coconut-lime or lime-poppy seed additions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg