Key Lime Pound Cake with Key Lime Glaze
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 ½ cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
¼ cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
1 tbsp key lime zest
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp lime extract (optional, for extra flavor)
A few drops of green food coloring (optional for color)
For the Key Lime Glaze:
2 cups powdered sugar
3-4 tbsp key lime juice
1 tbsp melted butter
Green food coloring (optional)
Instructions:
Make the Cake
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Start and end with dry ingredients.
Mix in key lime juice, lime zest, vanilla extract, and lime extract. If using, add green food coloring to achieve a light green hue.
Pour batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 70-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Glaze
In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, key lime juice, and melted butter until smooth. Adjust consistency if needed.
Add a few drops of green food coloring to enhance the vibrant look.
Pour glaze over the cooled cake, letting it drip down the sides.