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Key Lime Pound Cake

Key Lime Pound Cake: 5 Steps to Delicious Sunshine Bliss

  • Author: emma
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 80 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A moist and tangy pound cake with a key lime flavor.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup key lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon key lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a bundt pan.
  3. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
  7. Stir in key lime juice and zest.
  8. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan.
  9. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  10. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Notes

  • Store leftovers in an airtight container.
  • Serve with whipped cream for extra flavor.
  • Use fresh key limes for best taste.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Key Lime Pound Cake, dessert, baking