Key Lime Pound Cake

Health score
1%
Key Lime Pound Cake
165 min.
12
570kcal

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Indulge in the refreshing, zesty delight of Key Lime Pound Cake, the perfect dessert to elevate any gathering. This cake is a harmonious fusion of rich buttery flavor combined with the bright, tangy notes of fresh Key lime juice and zest. Every slice offers a burst of citrus that transports you to warm, sun-soaked beaches, making it an ideal treat for summertime celebrations or cozy gatherings alike.

With a moist, dense texture typical of pound cakes, this recipe calls for a simple yet effective mix of pantry staples like butter, eggs, and flour. The addition of milk enhances its softness, while the Key lime glaze adds a glossy finish, leaving every bite perfectly balanced between tart and sweet. The glaze not only amplifies the citrus flavor but also provides an irresistible allure that'll have your guests coming back for seconds.

The preparation is straightforward, ensuring that bakers of all levels can whip up this scrumptious cake without hassle. Whether it's a birthday celebration, a family dinner, or just a sweet craving, this Key Lime Pound Cake is sure to impress with its flavor and presentation. So, grab your mixing bowl and stand mixer, and get ready to create a dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
  • cup butter softened
  • large eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • 12 servings key lime glaze 
  • 0.3 cup key lime juice fresh
  • teaspoon lime zest 
  • cup milk 
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • 0.5 cup shortening 
  • cups sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • stand mixer

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 32
  2. Beat butter and shortening at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
  4. Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. Add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition. Stir in vanilla, lime zest, and lime juice.
  6. Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch (12-cup) tube pan.
  7. Bake at 325 for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 to 15 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack.
  8. Prepare Key Lime Glaze, and immediately brush over top and sides of cake. Cool completely (about 1 hour).

Nutrition Facts

Calories570kcal
Protein5.02%
Fat42.52%
Carbs52.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
32.42
Glycemic Load
52.74
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
8.8521739503612%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.11mg
Hesperetin
3.53mg
Naringenin
0.26mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:569.8kcal
28.49%
Fat:27.4g
42.15%
Saturated Fat:13.07g
81.69%
Carbohydrates:76.05g
25.35%
Net Carbohydrates:74.99g
27.27%
Sugar:51.31g
57.02%
Cholesterol:136.11mg
45.37%
Sodium:208.49mg
9.06%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.09%
100%
Protein:7.28g
14.55%
Selenium:19.18µg
27.4%
Vitamin B2:0.32mg
18.54%
Vitamin B1:0.27mg
18.19%
Folate:70.58µg
17.65%
Vitamin A:646.77IU
12.94%
Phosphorus:113.99mg
11.4%
Manganese:0.23mg
11.26%
Iron:1.99mg
11.05%
Vitamin B3:1.92mg
9.58%
Vitamin E:1.28mg
8.54%
Vitamin B5:0.7mg
6.97%
Calcium:61.74mg
6.17%
Vitamin B12:0.36µg
6.07%
Vitamin K:6.17µg
5.88%
Vitamin D:0.72µg
4.82%
Zinc:0.66mg
4.39%
Vitamin C:3.6mg
4.36%
Fiber:1.06g
4.26%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.72%
Copper:0.07mg
3.65%
Magnesium:13.61mg
3.4%
Potassium:117.72mg
3.36%
Source:My Recipes