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Key Lime Pound Cake | Moist Citrus Dessert Ideas

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This moist and zesty Key Lime Pound Cake is bursting with citrus flavor, topped with a sweet lime glaze, and perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 2½ cupsall-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoonbaking soda
  • ½ teaspoonsalt
  • 1 cupunsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cupsgranulated sugar
  • 4large eggs
  • 1 tablespoonkey lime zest
  • ¼ cupkey lime juice (fresh or bottled)
  • 1 teaspoonvanilla extract
  • ¾ cupsour cream
  • 1 cuppowdered sugar (for glaze)
  • 2–3tablespoons key lime juice (for glaze)
  • ½ teaspoonvanilla extract (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Mix in the key lime zest, juice, and vanilla extract.
  6. Add the dry ingredients in three parts, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the dry mixture.
  7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Whisk glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle over cooled cake.

Notes

For extra tang, add a bit of lime extract to the glaze.
Replace sour cream with buttermilk for a softer crumb.
Let the cake cool completely before glazing.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

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