Key Lime Pound Cake Recipe

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A slice of glazed bundt cake with a dollop of whipped cream and a lime wedge sits on a decorative plate, hinting at the key lime pound cake recipe. The whole cake is in the background on a stand, with a bowl of limes and stacked plates with forks nearby.

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4.41 from 454 votes

This Key Lime Pound Cake recipe brings a delightful twist to the classic pound cake with its sweet, moist texture and a tangy key lime glaze. Perfectly balancing sweet and tart, it’s a delicious Southern treat you’ll love. Serve it as a dessert or a refreshing treat for any occasion!

Prep Time10

Cook Time1 15

Cooling Time10

Total Time1 35

Servings:

Calories: 467kcal

Author: Melissa Griffiths

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter softened
½ cup shortening
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lime zest
¼ cup fresh Key lime juice

Glaze

1 ½ cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons fresh Key lime juice
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325°. In a mixing bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
3 cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon salt
In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter and shortening at medium speed until creamy. Gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until blended.
1 cup unsalted butter, ½ cup shortening, 3 cups sugar, 6 large eggs
Add flour mixture to butter mixture alternating with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition.
1 cup milk
Mix in vanilla, lime zest, and lime juice. Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch (12-cup) tube pan. (I used two 6-cup bundt pans.)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon lime zest, ¼ cup fresh Key lime juice
Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes to 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a long wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. (Bake half size Bundts for 50–55 minutes.) Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 to 15 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack.
Prepare glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons fresh Key lime juice, and ½ teaspoon vanilla until smooth. Immediately brush or drizzle over top and sides of cake. Cool completely before serving.
1 ½ cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons fresh Key lime juice, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

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Notes

High Altitude Baking Tip: Use 2¾ cups sugar and ¼ teaspoon baking powder.

Serving Suggestion: Serve with a dollop of whipped cream and a slice of lime for the perfect finishing touch.

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