Description
A delightful Key Lime Pound Cake infused with zesty flavors and topped with a tangy glaze, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lime zest (from about 2 limes)
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice (about 2 limes)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (for glaze)
- 1/2 teaspoon lime zest (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, lime zest, and lime juice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the sour cream.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, lime juice, and lime zest for the glaze until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and let it set before slicing.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for a uniform batter. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg