Key Lime Pound Cake With Key Lime Glaze Recipe

Name: Key Lime Pound Cake With Key Lime Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter; 1/2 cup vegetable shortening; 2 cups white sugar; 5 large eggs; 3 cups white flour (unbleaced); 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1/2 cup key lime juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; Glaze; 1/4 cup white sugar; 1/4 cup butter; 3 tablespoons key lime juice

Servings: persons

1 cup butter
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
2 cups white sugar
5 large eggs
3 cups white flour (unbleaced)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup key lime juice
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Glaze
1/4 cup white sugar
1/4 cup butter
3 tablespoons key lime juice

1
Preheat oven to 325* F.
2
Grease and flour 10-inch tube pan.
3
Mix together the flour and baking powder.
4
Cream together butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Beat in the flour mixture alternately with the milk, mixing just until incorporated. Stir in key lime juice and vanilla extract. Pour batter into prepared pan.
5
Bake in a preheated oven for 90 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool in pan 10 minutes. Turn out onto wire rack. While warm, prick top of cake all over with a toothpick.
6
Pour Key Lime Glaze over warm cake. Cool completely. Enjoy!
7
Key Lime Glaze:.
8
In small saucepan, combine sugar, butter and key lime juice.
9
Bring to boil. Continue to boil, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Remove from heat.

1487

kcal

Calories

Fat

189

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, 2 cups white sugar, 5 large eggs, and more.

Yes, Key Lime Pound Cake With Key Lime Glaze falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Key Lime Pound Cake With Key Lime Glaze

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