Key Largo Key Lime Pound Cake with Key Lime Glaze

May 11, 2023May 11, 20230 1
Key Largo Key Lime Pound Cake with Key Lime Glaze is a tangy and sweet dessert perfect for any occasion
in Dessert

Prep

20 min

Cook

60 min

Ready In

90 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 cup shortening
2 cups white sugar
5 eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup milk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup key lime juice
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons key lime juice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
12
Calories
566
Sugar
46g
Fat
36g
Key Largo Key Lime Pound Cake is a popular dessert in the Florida Keys, where the key lime is the star ingredient. This tangy and sweet cake is perfect for any occasion, from a casual gathering with friends and family to a more formal affair. The cake is dense and moist, with a subtle tartness from the key lime juice. As a little tip; make sure you are using fresh key lime juice as it adds to the tangy flavor profile of the cake.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
2.Beat 1 cup of butter and shortening in a large mixing bowl until creamy.
3.Gradually add 2 cups of sugar and mix well.
4.Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
5.Combine flour and baking powder in a separate bowl and add it to the butter mixture.
6.Stir in milk and vanilla extract.
7.Add the key lime juice and mix well.
8.Pour the batter into a greased 10-inch tube pan.
9.Bake for 1 hour or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10.Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing and placing onto a wire rack to cool.
11.To make the key lime glaze, melt 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan.
12.Add sugar and 3 tablespoons of key lime juice and whisk until smooth.
13.Drizzle the key lime glaze over the cooled cake.

PROS

The cake has a rich, tangy flavor from the key lime juice and is moist and dense, making it a delicious dessert for any occasion.

CONS

Due to the high-fat content from the butter and shortening, this cake may not be the healthiest choice for those watching their fat intake.

Furthermore, the cake is high in calories and sugar.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Key limes are a good source of vitamin C and can help boost the immune system and protect against infections.
However, this cake should be consumed in moderation as part of a healthy and balanced diet.

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