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key lime pound cake

Key Lime Pound Cake Recipe

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Equipment

  • Stand or hand mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Whisk and spatula
  • 10-inch bundt pan
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter (225g)
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar (400g)
  • 5 Large Eggs
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour (375g)
  • 1 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream (120ml)
  • 1/4 cup Key Lime Juice (60ml)
  • 2 tbsp Key Lime Zest
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • Optional: Key Lime Glaze For topping

Instructions
 

  • Preparing the Pan
    Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
  • Mixing Dry Ingredients
    In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  • Creaming Butter and Sugar
    In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  • Adding Eggs and Flavorings
    Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the key lime zest and vanilla extract.
  • Combining Wet and Dry Ingredients
    Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with sour cream and key lime juice. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
  • Pouring the Batter
    Pour the batter evenly into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
  • Baking
    Bake for 65-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Glazing and Serving
    Drizzle with a key lime glaze or dust with powdered sugar before serving.