Description
Indulgent key lime pound cake delights dessert enthusiasts with its zesty, moist crumb and tangy glaze. Creamy, rich flavors blend perfectly, creating a southern-style treat that whisks you to tropical paradise.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup fresh key lime juice
- 2 tablespoons key lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Glaze Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Prepare the oven environment at 325F(165C) and meticulously coat a 9x5inch loaf pan with grease and flour to ensure effortless cake removal.
- Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl, thoroughly whisking to eliminate any potential lumps and create a uniform dry mixture.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and granulated sugar until the mixture transforms into a light, airy, and voluminous texture.
- Incorporate eggs individually, ensuring complete integration after each addition, then gently fold in vanilla extract and vibrant key lime zest.
- Gradually introduce dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with sour cream and key lime juice, maintaining a balanced and smooth consistency throughout the mixing process.
- Transfer the velvety batter into the prepared loaf pan, carefully smoothing the surface with a spatula to create an even layer.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60-70 minutes, monitoring until a toothpick inserted into the center emerges completely clean.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, then delicately transfer to a wire rack for complete cooling.
- Craft the glaze by whisking powdered sugar, key lime juice, and milk until achieving a silky, pourable consistency.
- Once the cake has cooled, artfully drizzle the glaze over the top, allowing it to cascade elegantly down the sides.
Notes
- Select ripe, bright green key limes for maximum citrusy flavor and vibrant zest.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth, even cake batter consistency.
- Avoid overmixing the batter to prevent a tough, dense pound cake texture.
- Substitute regular limes if key limes are unavailable, maintaining the cake’s bright, tangy profile.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 10
- Calories: 315 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg