Description
A rich and creamy pound cake infused with the bright, tangy flavor of key lime and the smooth richness of cream cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add the granulated sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract, key lime juice, and key lime zest.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a stronger lime flavor, you can add an extra teaspoon of lime zest.
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- A simple glaze made with powdered sugar and key lime juice can be drizzled over the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: key lime pound cake, cream cheese pound cake, lime cake, citrus cake, dessert, baking, loaf cake