Key Lime Pound Cake Recipe
A tangy and moist Key Lime Pound Cake made with rich butter, fresh lime juice, and zesty lime zest. This classic cake offers a perfect balance of sweet and citrus flavors, baked to a tender crumb perfect for any dessert occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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For the 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 and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture is light and fluffy, incorporating air for a tender crumb.
- Add eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to fully combine and maintain batter consistency.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a separate bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and baking soda to ensure even distribution of leavening agent.
- Combine wet and dry: Gradually add the flour mixture to the creamed butter mixture alternately with the buttermilk, starting and ending with the flour mixture, gently mixing after each addition.
- Add lime flavor: Stir in the fresh lime juice and lime zest into the batter, distributing the citrus flavor evenly.
- Bake the cake: Pour the batter into the prepared tube pan and bake for 60 to 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, indicating the cake is fully cooked.
- Cool the cake: Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it to a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Make sure the butter is softened to room temperature for easy creaming with sugar.
- Use fresh lime juice and zest for the best citrus flavor.
- Test doneness with a toothpick to avoid over or under-baking.
- Cooling the cake completely helps it set and makes slicing easier.
- This cake pairs wonderfully with whipped cream or a drizzle of lime glaze.
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