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Key Lime Pound Cake

Key Lime Pound Cake

This Key Lime Pound Cake is a moist and zesty dessert that will leave everyone craving more.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 16 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 265

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 cup whole or 2% milk
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Equipment

  • 9x5-inch loaf pans
  • mixing bowls
  • whisk
  • mixer

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans and lightly dust with flour.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lime juice and zest.
  4. Gradually add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into prepared pans, filling them about two-thirds full. Gently tap pans to release air bubbles.
  6. Bake for approximately 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Cool in pans for 20 minutes before transferring to wire racks.
  7. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth; drizzle over cooled cakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 10g

Notes

For an extra zest, feel free to experiment by adding crushed macadamia nuts or coconut extract for a tropical twist.

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