Description
A zesty pound cake that combines rich buttery flavor with vibrant key lime notes for a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1:1 blend)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup fresh key lime juice
- Zest of 2 key limes
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan thoroughly and dust lightly with flour.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt until evenly combined. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 to 5 minutes).
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition; then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Mix in sour cream, fresh key lime juice, and lime zest until incorporated.
- Fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove to cool completely on a wire rack.
Notes
For a tangy glaze, mix powdered sugar with fresh key lime juice and drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pound cake, key lime, dessert, citrus cake, baking