Lime Pound Cake 1968

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 3
Luscious Lime Pound Cake for your dessert cravings
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Prep

30 min

Cook

1 hour 20 min

Ready In

2 hours

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 cups butter , room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 limes , zest of , grated
6 large eggs
3 cups cake flour
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 cup fresh lime juice

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
10
Calories
558
Sugar
40g
Fat
32g
Lime Pound Cake is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries across the world. The addition of freshly squeezed lime juice and zest in this recipe provides a unique and fresh citrus taste to the typically buttery and sweet pound cake. The cake has a light green color due to the addition of lime juice, which makes it visually appealing and perfect for serving at parties or gatherings. It is a perfect ending to any meal and will leave your guests impressed with its exquisite taste.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2.In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
3.Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
4.Pour in the lime zest, vanilla, and lime juice, mix it well.
5.Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt and add it to the batter gradually, mixing well after each addition.
6.Pour the batter into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan.
7.Bake for about 1 hour and 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8.Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes and then remove it to a wire rack to finish cooling before serving.

PROS

This Lime Pound Cake is refreshingly tangy and moist where its citrus flavor comes from real lime juice and zest.

The cake is not too sweet, so it pairs well with any frosting or topping of your choice.

CONS

This cake contains plenty of butter and sugar, which makes it high in calories and not suitable for people on a low-fat diet.

The preparation could be challenging for novice bakers as it requires quite a few steps and can take a little time.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This cake provides a good boost of vitamin C and antioxidants from the lime, which helps improve immunity and protects against oxidative stress in the body.
The eggs in the recipe provide proteins and nutrients which are beneficial for eyesight and brain health.

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