Key Lime Pound Cake

Here’s the complete recipe for your Key Lime Pound Cake with a zesty lime glaze:

Key Lime Pound Cake 🍋🍰

Zesty, moist, and topped with a tangy lime glaze!

Ingredients:

For the Cake:

• 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour

• 2 cups (400g) granulated sugar

• 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened

• 4 large eggs, room temperature

• ½ cup (120ml) sour cream (or Greek yogurt)

• ½ cup (120ml) key lime juice (or regular lime juice)

• 2 tbsp lime zest (from about 4 limes)

• 1 tsp baking powder

• ½ tsp baking soda

• ½ tsp salt

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Lime Glaze:

• 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar

• 2–3 tbsp key lime juice (adjust for thickness)

• 1 tsp lime zest

Instructions:

1. Prep:

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • Grease and flour a 10-12 cup Bundt pan (or loaf pans).

2. Make the Cake:

   • In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.

   • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3–4 mins).

   • Beat in eggs, one at a time, then mix in sour cream, lime juice, zest, and vanilla.

   • Gradually add the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined (do not overmix).

3. Bake:

   • Pour batter into the prepared pan.

   • Bake for 50–60 mins (or until a toothpick comes out clean).

   • Cool in the pan for 15 mins, then transfer to a wire rack.

4. Glaze:

   • Whisk powdered sugar, lime juice, and zest until smooth.

   • Drizzle over the cooled cake.

5. Serve:

   • Garnish with extra lime zest or slices.

Enjoy! This cake stays moist for days and pairs perfectly with tea or coffee.