Key Lime Pound Cake Recipe
Indulge in the tropical flavors of this Key Lime Pound Cake Recipe. A moist and tangy pound cake that’s perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 1 10-inch cake 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Cake:
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 tsp lime zest
Instructions
- Preheat: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: Combine the flour and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk.
- Add Lime Flavor: Stir in the lime juice and lime zest.
- Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Key Lime, Pound Cake, Dessert, Baking, Lime Zest
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