Description
A moist and tender pound cake bursting with citrus flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free 1:1 blend)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ½ cup fresh key lime juice
- Zest of 2 key limes
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and dust with flour.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla.
- Mix in sour cream, key lime juice, and lime zest.
- Fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a cooling rack.
Notes
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Moist Tangy Key Lime, Key Lime Pound Cake, Citrus Dessert