Key lime pound cake is a slice of the Keys for your cake stand.
Key lime pound cake gives a tropical infusion to the classic Southern pound cake.
Either way, one bite will transport you directly to Key West.
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Our Key lime pound cake somehow manages to be both substantial and airyit’s a textural dream.
It’s also infused with the zesty zing of fresh Key limes.
The icing on the cake (literally) is a gorgeously silky and wonderfully tart Key lime glaze.
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Learn how to make Key lime pound cake.
What are you waiting for?
This pound cakeand theflavors of the Keysare calling your name.
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What Are Key Limes?
If you’ve never tried Key limes, you’re in for a treat.
check that to wrap tightly to keep it from drying out.
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Bring to room temperature before serving.
Susan Haefele says, “Fantastic as written.
Ive received so many compliments on this cake.”
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OtherSouthern Livingcommunity members commented, “Love this cake.
It baked beautifully and the flavor is wonderful.
I brought it to work and it did not last long!
I will definitely make this again.”
“Have made this delicious key lime pound cake 4 times now.
Each time I get rave reviews.
The cake is very moist and flavorful.
Love this recipe.”
You just can’t go wrong with this cake!
Grease and flour a 10-inch (12-cup) tube pan.
Beat butter and shortening at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until creamy.
Gradually add sugar, beating at medium speed until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
Add dry ingredients:
Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition.
Stir in vanilla, lime zest, and lime juice.
Pour batter into the greased and floured 10-inch (12-cup) tube pan.
Cool in pan on a wire rack 10 to 15 minutes; remove from pan to wire rack.
Finish the cake:
Brush Key Lime Glaze over top and sides of cake immediately after preparing.
Cool completely (about 1 hour).
