Key Lime Pound Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Icing

The key lime pound cake with key lime icing recipe is a delicious and unique dessert.

The tartness of the key lime pairs perfectly with the sweetness of the pound cake, and the icing adds a delicious finishing touch.

When you want a truly unique dessert to serve family or friends, try this delicious Key lime Pound Cake recipe. The key lime flavor is refreshing, the buttery cream cheese frosting will make it taste decadent and rich.

It is the perfect dessert for the family, for potluck dinners, or for parties and the Holidays.

All in all, this was a really fun recipe to make. The end result was delicious and I got a lot of compliments on it.

Be sure to let us know in the comments how it turns out for you.

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What makes this special?

The key lime flavor makes this dessert refreshing. Most are accustomed to Key Lime Pie, so this is a pleasant change.

What is the secret to a good pound cake?

The ingredients should be of the highest quality ingredients that you can find. Following the recipe exactly is going to help you get the perfect key lime cake.

What is the difference between key lime juice and lime juice?

Key limes are tarter and smaller. A key lime is also much more aromatic.

Is milk needed for a pound cake?

Milk is not needed, but does make the pound cake moister. You could use oil or water instead.

What can I use instead of Key Lime Juice?

If you cannot find key limes for this recipe, you can go ahead and use regular limes for this sweet dessert. You can switch the lime juice for key lime, lime juice.

What is the best flour to use for pound cake?

There are different types of flours that will work for different types of cooking. For a pound cake, all-purpose flour is what will work best.

Ingredients:

• Butter
• Sugar
• Eggs
• All-purpose flour
• Key lime juice
• Evaporated milk
• Key lime zest
• Vanilla

Icing:

• Cream cheese
• Butter
• Confectioner’s sugar
• Key lime juice
• Key lime zest
• Vanilla extract

How to make Key Lime Pound Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Icing:

Step 1: Prepare the oven and preheat to 325 degrees F.

Step 2: Apply non-stick cooking spray in a 10-inch tube pan.

Step 3: Beat the butter with a stand-up mixer.

Step 4: Add in sugar and beat for about 5 to 10 minutes or until well mixed.

Step 5: Add in the eggs gradually and beat every addition.

Step 6: Add in the lime zest and stir until well blended.

Step 7: Add in vanilla, milk, and juice. Stir until well combined.

Step 8: Mix both mixtures until well combined.

Step 9: Transfer the batter into the prepared tube pan and spread it evenly.

Step 10: Place it inside the preheated oven and bake for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean after inserting it in the middle.

Step 11: Remove from the oven and allow it to cool at room temperature.

How to Make the Icing:

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, add the butter and cream cheese. Beat with a hand mixer until well combined.

Step 2: Add in confectioners’ sugar and beat until smooth.

Step 3: Add in zest, vanilla, and lime juice. Stir until well combined.

Step 4: Spread the icing over the cooled cake.

Key Lime Pound Cake

Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour hour 30 minutes minutes

Total Time: 1 hour hour 45 minutes minutes

Servings: 14

With its rich, buttery icing, it's hard to resist a slice or two. This Key Lime Pound Cake with Key Lime Cream Cheese Icing is moist and flavorful, while the icing is tart and refreshing.

4.46 from 24 votes

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Ingredients 

For the cake:

• 4 sticks butter, that’s 1 lb, room temperature
• 3 c sugar
• 6 large eggs plus 2 yolks, room temperature
• 3 1/2 c all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup evaporated milk
• 1/3 c plus 2 tablespoons fresh key lime juice
• 1/4 c grated Key lime zest
• 1 tsp vanilla

For the Icing:

• 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
• 3-4 tbsp butter, room temperature
• 4 c confectioner’s sugar
• 2 tbsp freshly squeezed Key lime juice
• 2-3 tsp grated key lime zest
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 325º F/165º C.
• Prepare your baking pan. Spread butter or non-stick cooking spray in a 10-inch tube pan.
• In a large bowl beat the butter with a stand-up mixer, you can also use a food processor for this purpose.
• Add in sugar and mix for about 5 minutes or until well combined.
• Add to the mixture the eggs one by one and beat in every addition.
• Then add in the lime zest and stir until well blended.
• Then, add in milk vanilla, and lime juice and mix until well combined.
• Transfer the batter into the previously prepared pan and spread it evenly.
• Place it inside the preheated oven and bake for 90 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean after inserting it in the middle of the cake.
• Remove from the oven and allow it to cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes.

How to make Key Lime Cream Cheese Icing?

• In a large bowl, add in the cream cheese and butter both at room temperature. Mix until well combined and until you get a smooth texture.
• Then, add in confectioners’ sugar little by little and beat until smooth.
• Add in vanilla, lime zest, and lime juice.
• Mix until well combined.
• Spread the icing over the cooled cake.
• Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Adapted from Keyingredient

Nutrition

Calories: 829kcal | Carbohydrates: 102g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 27g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 14g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 218mg | Sodium: 371mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 77g

Author: Marta

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How do I store the Key Lime Pound Cake?

Key Lime Pound Cake needs to be covered tightly and placed in a cool dry place. For Key Lime Pound Cake, it is best to keep the cake in the refrigerator.

Can I freeze the Key Lime Pound Cake with icing?

Yes, the cake can be frozen, however, it is important to note that the texture will be affected.

How do you make a pound Cake moist?

Use the best ingredients that you can. Be sure to follow the recipe exactly. If necessary, you can brush the top of the cake with a simple sugar and water syrup.

What makes the pound cake rise high?

Following the recipe exactly. All the correct ingredients when combined will create a nice high-pound cake.

Why is my pound cake sinking?

It is possible that the butter and sugar were not creamed long enough. The eggs were not added correctly or you are in a high altitude area and the cake recipe was not adapted for that.

Why did my cake rise and then fall?

It could be from not enough baking powder. The oven may have been too hot when the pound cake was baked, or it is possible the pan was too small for the cake.

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