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Moist & Tangy Key Lime Pound Cake

Moist & Tangy Key Lime Pound Cake for a Sun-Kissed Delight

A delightful fusion of traditional pound cake's buttery richness and the bright kick of fresh key lime juice, perfect for warm weather.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 2 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour Sifted for lighter texture
  • 2 cups Granulated Sugar Less for a less sweet cake
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 4 large Eggs Substitutable with applesauce for vegan option
  • ½ cup Fresh Key Lime Juice
  • 1 tablespoon Key Lime Zest
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar No substitutions recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Lime Juice

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • 9x5-inch loaf pan
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Moist & Tangy Key Lime Pound Cake
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and cream together softened unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, then key lime juice and zest.
  2. In a separate bowl, sift together all-purpose flour and a pinch of salt. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter and egg mixture while gently stirring until just combined.
  3. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan, pour the batter in, and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Watch to avoid over-browning.
  4. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack. Mix powdered sugar with fresh lime juice for glaze; drizzle over cool cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgSugar: 28gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Using room temperature ingredients ensures better mixing, contributing to a tender cake. Don't skip sifting the flour for a lighter texture.

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