Description
Indulge in the refreshing delight of Key Lime Cream Cheese Pound Cake, a perfect blend of zesty key lime flavor and creamy richness. This moist cake is ideal for any occasion, from family gatherings to casual afternoon tea. With its vibrant green hue and optional key lime cream center, this dessert not only tastes amazing but also looks stunning on your dessert table. Easy to prepare, even for novice bakers, this cake is sure to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
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- 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
- 1/2 cup key lime juice
- 1 tbsp key lime zest
- Optional: A few drops of green food coloring
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C) and grease a Bundt pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add sugar and mix well.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition.
- Whisk together flour and salt in another bowl, then gradually combine with the wet ingredients.
- Stir in key lime juice, zest, vanilla extract, and food coloring if desired.
- Pour half the batter into the prepared pan; add an optional filling of sweetened condensed milk mixture; top with remaining batter.
- Bake for 75-85 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before glazing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 80 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (97g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 110mg