Description
A zesty and buttery dessert blending key lime’s tartness with a velvety crumb. Perfect for any season, this cake features a delicate citrus-infused texture and pairs beautifully with tropical toppings or coffee.
Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp baking powder
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup key lime juice (about 8–10 limes)
1/4 cup key lime zest (about 4–6 limes)
1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C)
Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or 10-cup bundt pan
In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and zest
In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition
Gradually blend in dry ingredients alternately with key lime juice
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top
Bake 45-50 minutes until golden and toothpick inserted comes out clean
Cool completely before removing from pan
Notes
For lighter texture, substitute 1 cup all-purpose flour with cake flour
Key lime juice can be substituted with regular lime juice in a pinch
Add a glaze or cream cheese topping if desired
Store in air-tight container at room temperature up to 3 days
Cool completely before serving to prevent topping from sliding
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 50
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 cake)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 110mg