Description
Succulent Key Lime Pound Cake brings tropical sunshine to classic dessert lovers, offering a zesty twist on traditional pound cake. Buttery, moist crumb meets tangy lime glaze, creating a refreshing slice of paradise you’ll savor to the last delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup buttermilk
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup lime juice
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
Leavening Agent:
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 325F (165C) and meticulously coat a 10-inch tube pan with grease and flour to prevent sticking.
- Using an electric mixer, blend butter and sugar until the mixture transforms into a pale, airy consistency with soft peaks.
- Introduce eggs individually, thoroughly incorporating each one to ensure a smooth, homogeneous batter.
- Gently fold flour and baking soda into the creamy mixture, alternating with buttermilk to maintain a silky texture and prevent lumps.
- Infuse the batter with vibrant lime juice and zest, distributing the citrusy essence evenly throughout.
- Transfer the luminous batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface for an even bake.
- Position the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60-70 minutes, monitoring until a inserted toothpick emerges pristine and crumb-free.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, enabling it to set and stabilize.
- Carefully extract the cake from the pan and place on a wire rack, permitting complete cooling before serving or glazing.
Notes
- Zesting Technique: Use a microplane or fine grater to get delicate, fragrant lime zest without bitter white pith underneath.
- Buttermilk Swap: No buttermilk? Mix regular milk with a tablespoon of white vinegar or lemon juice and let sit for 5 minutes to create a perfect substitute.
- Moisture Magic: Ensure cake stays incredibly moist by not overbaking and checking with a toothpick a few minutes before recommended baking time ends.
- Gluten-Free Option: Replace all-purpose flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking flour blend for those with wheat sensitivities, maintaining the cake’s tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60-70 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 59 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg