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Key Lime Pound Cake

Key Lime Pound Cake

This Key Lime Pound Cake is a delightful dessert blending rich butter and zesty lime flavors, perfect for citrus lovers.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest

Equipment

  • 10-inch tube pan
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a 10-inch tube pan.
  2. In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time until well combined.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking soda.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture alternately with buttermilk into the creamed mixture, stirring gently.
  6. Fold in the fresh lime juice and lime zest until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the top.
  8. Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow cooling in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 310kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 3gFat: 14g

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding a glaze on top or serving with whipped cream. This cake can be stored wrapped at room temperature for a couple of days or refrigerated for up to a week.

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