Description
Say hello to the ultimate citrus dessert with this moist, tangy Key Lime Pound Cake. It’s an easy recipe that transforms simple ingredients into a luscious treat bursting with key lime flavor. Whether you’re looking for quick breakfast ideas, a delightful afternoon snack, or a bright addition to your dinner party spread, this pound cake has you covered. Its vibrant glaze, tender crumb, and refreshing citrus punch make it a must-bake for all dessert lovers. With its buttery richness and zingy lime twist, it’s one of those food ideas that ticks every box: easy, irresistible, and visually stunning.
Ingredients
For the Cake:
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs
1/3 cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
1 tablespoon key lime zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons key lime juice
Extra lime zest for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or a loaf pan.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well between each.
- Stir in lime juice, zest, and vanilla extract.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with sour cream.
- Pour batter into pan and smooth the top.
- Bake 60-75 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool fully.
- Mix glaze ingredients until thick but pourable, then drizzle over cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Bake Time: 60-75 minutes
- Category: Dessert