Description
Zesty key lime pound cake brings Florida’s sunshine into your kitchen, creating a tangy dessert that dances between sweet and tart. Creamy texture and bright citrus notes promise a delightful slice of tropical indulgence you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups (313 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) sour cream
Flavoring Ingredients:
- Zest of 2 key limes
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) key lime juice (freshly squeezed)
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) whole milk
Optional Topping:
- Powdered sugar for dusting or key lime glaze
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 350F (175C), positioning the rack in the center for even baking.
- Thoroughly coat a 9-5-inch loaf pan or bundt pan with butter and dust with flour to prevent sticking.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and voluminous, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Introduce eggs individually, mixing thoroughly after each addition to ensure a smooth, uniform texture.
- Infuse the batter with vibrant key lime zest and tangy juice, stirring until evenly distributed.
- In a separate container, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt to eliminate potential lumps.
- Whisk sour cream and milk until achieving a silky, homogeneous consistency.
- Incorporate dry ingredients into the butter mixture in stages, alternating with the dairy blend, mixing gently to maintain a delicate cake structure.
- Transfer batter to the prepared pan, using a spatula to create an even surface.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, rotating midway to ensure uniform browning, until a testing skewer emerges clean.
- Rest cake in the pan for 10 minutes to stabilize its structure.
- Carefully unmold onto a wire rack, allowing complete cooling.
- Enhance presentation by lightly dusting with powdered sugar or drizzling with a zesty key lime glaze.
Notes
- Select room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth blending and consistent texture throughout the cake.
- Use fresh key lime zest and juice for the most vibrant and authentic citrus flavor profile.
- Gently fold ingredients to prevent overmixing, which can lead to a dense and tough pound cake texture.
- Substitute dairy-free alternatives like coconut milk and vegan butter for a plant-based version of this delightful dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 337 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 176 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg