Description
Key Lime Pound Cake This Key Lime Pound Cake is beautifully moist, and every single bite carries bright citrus flavor. I bake it when I want a dessert that feels special but never feels fussy, and it always gets the same happy reaction at the table.
Ingredients
1 box vanilla pound cake mix
3/4 cup cold water
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 large egg
3 TB fresh key lime juice
2 TB key lime zest
3 drops lime gel food coloring
For the Key Lime Glaze
1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
6 TB key lime zest
4 TB key lime juice
Instructions
1-Preheat oven to 350 °F and coat: Preheat oven to 350 °F and coat two small loaf pans with non-stick baking spray.
2-In a large mixing bowl, combine the: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cake mix, water, melted butter, egg, key lime juice, key lime zest and gel food coloring (if using).
3-Divide the batter between the two pans: Divide the batter between the two pans. Gently tap the pans on the countertop to help release any air bubbles in the batter.
4-Place the loaf pans onto a large: Place the loaf pans onto a large baking sheet and into the oven to bake for 30-35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean.
5-Remove from oven and place on a: Remove from oven and place on a wire rack to cool for 10 minutes before flipping the bread out of the pans.
To Make the Glaze
6-Place the cooled pound cake loaves on: Place the cooled pound cake loaves on a wire rack, with a baking sheet underneath to catch any drips.
7-In a medium bowl, whisk together the: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lime juice and lime zest until combined and smooth.
8-Slowly pour the glaze over the two: Slowly pour the glaze over the two cakes.
9-Allow to set before cutting and serving: Allow to set before cutting and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Method: bake
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 323kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 291mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 34mg
Keywords: Key Lime Pound Cake, pound cake, key lime
