Description
Key Lime Pound Cake: A moist, buttery loaf bursting with bright Key lime flavor, tangy lime juice and zest, and a glossy lime glaze. This citrus dessert is perfect for spring and summer and makes a Pinterest-ready centerpiece for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
- ¼ cup Key lime juice
- 1 tbsp Key lime zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tbsp Key lime juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in sour cream, Key lime juice, zest, and vanilla.
- Gently fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool slightly, then drizzle with glaze before slicing.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 2–3 days, or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
- For extra lime brightness, add a touch more zest to the batter or glaze.
- Do not overmix once you add the dry ingredients to keep the cake tender.
- You can substitute sour cream with plain yogurt, but full-fat yogurt yields richer flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of cake)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
Keywords: Key Lime Pound Cake, citrus cake, lime loaf, lime dessert, easy dessert, summer dessert, lime glaze, loaf cake