Description
This ultimate key lime pound cake is moist, tangy, and topped with a bright, sweet glaze – the perfect blend of citrusy zing and rich, buttery texture. A tropical twist on a classic dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- Butter and flour, for greasing the pan
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Mix in vegetable oil and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Stir in key lime juice (batter may look curdled – that’s okay!).
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mixing on low until just combined (do not overmix).
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a skewer comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before frosting or serving.
Notes
Use fresh key lime juice for the best flavor. Don’t overmix the batter to keep the cake tender. Let the cake cool completely before adding any glaze or frosting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: key lime pound cake, citrus cake, easy dessert, tropical baking