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Key Lime Pound Cake

Delightful Key Lime Pound Cake Perfect for Any Celebration

This Key Lime Pound Cake is a refreshing dessert that combines moisture and zest, perfect for any celebration.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 1 box Vanilla Pound Cake Mix Feel free to substitute with any standard pound cake mix if vanilla isn't on hand.
  • 1 cup Cold Water You can use room temperature water if you don’t have any cold.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter (melted) If using salted butter, reduce or skip any additional salt.
  • 1 large Egg Swap out for a flax egg for a vegan variation.
  • 1/3 cup Fresh Key Lime Juice Regular lime juice can work, but it will change the flavor slightly.
  • 1 tbsp Key Lime Zest Opt for lemon zest if key limes are not available.
  • 1 tbsp Lime Gel Food Coloring (optional) Omit if you prefer a more natural look.
For the Key Lime Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar Granulated sugar can be ground into a fine powder as a substitute.
  • 1 tbsp Key Lime Zest Use lemon zest if key limes are out of season.
  • 2 tbsp Key Lime Juice

Equipment

  • Loaf pans
  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare two small loaf pans by spraying them with non-stick baking spray.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the box vanilla pound cake mix, cold water, melted unsalted butter, large egg, fresh key lime juice, and key lime zest until smooth.
  3. Evenly divide the batter between the prepared loaf pans and gently tap each pan on the countertop to release air bubbles.
  4. Place both loaf pans in the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
  5. Once baked, cool the cakes in the loaf pans for about 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  6. Prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, key lime juice, and additional key lime zest until smooth.
  7. Pour the glaze generously over the cooled Key Lime Pound Cakes and let it set for at least 15 minutes before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure to zest the limes before juicing to prevent waste and maximize flavor.

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