Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Key Lime Cream Cheese Pound Cake, a moist and zesty dessert that elevates any occasion. With its creamy texture paired with the tangy essence of key limes, this cake is perfect for celebrations, casual gatherings, or simply enjoying at home. The balance of sweetness and tartness leaves everyone craving more, while the vibrant green glaze adds an impressive touch to your presentation. Whether served plain or adorned with fresh berries and whipped coconut cream, this cake promises to be a showstopper.
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 3 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 1 cup key lime juice
- 1 tbsp key lime zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: A few drops of green food coloring for that vibrant color
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk (for optional filling)
- 1/2 cup key lime juice (for optional filling)
- 1 tbsp lime zest (for optional filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tbsp key lime juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a Bundt pan.
- Cream together butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, mixing well.
- Add eggs one at a time; mix thoroughly after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk flour and salt together; gradually incorporate into the batter.
- Stir in key lime juice, zest, vanilla extract, and food coloring if desired.
- Pour half the batter into the Bundt pan, add optional filling if using, then top with remaining batter.
- Bake for 75-85 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg