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Key Lime Pound Cake

Pound Cake is a classic dessert that has been around for generations, when you combine it with the flavor of Key Lime, you not only have a classic, it is a refreshing and citrusy classic.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 14
Course: Dessert
Calories: 759
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Butter unsalted, at room temperature
  • 6 Eggs large,
  • 2 Egg yolks
  • 3 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 3 ½ cups Flour all purpose
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • ¼ cup Key Lime zest
  • ⅓ cup PLUS 2 tbsp Key Lime juice
Glaze:
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 3 ½ tbsp Butter room temperature
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp Key Lime Juice
  • 3 tsp Key Lime zest
  • 4 cups Confectioners Sugar

Method
 

  1. 1. Preheat the oven to 325*
    2. Spray a 10 inch Tube pan or Bundt pan with nonstick cooking spray
    3. In a mixing bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer, add in the sugar and beat for 5 minutes
    4. Add the eggs in one at a time, beating after each one
    5. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating after each
    6. Add the lime zest and stir well
    7. Add the vanilla and lime juice
    8. Stir until well combined
    9. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly
    10. Bake for 90 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean
    11. Remove from the oven and cool to room temp
    12. In another bowl, combine the butter and cream cheese, beat until blended well
    13. Add the confectioner’s sugar and blend well
    14. Add the lime juice, lime zest and vanilla, stir until well combined
    15. Spread the icing glaze over the cooled cake

Notes

What is the difference between a lime and a key lime?
The key lime is slightly bitter, more tart than a regular lime. The flavor is much more memorable and makes for a delicious dessert or treat.