Key Lime Pound Cake (Print Version)
A perfect blend of sweetness and zesty citrus flavor, this moist cake is enhanced by a luscious Key lime glaze.
# Ingredients:
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3 cups white sugar
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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½ cup shortening
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3 cups cake flour, sifted
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½ teaspoon baking powder
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⅛ teaspoon salt
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6 large eggs
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1 cup heavy cream
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¼ cup fresh Key lime juice
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1 teaspoon lime zest
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 cup powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons Key lime juice
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½ teaspoon vanilla extract
# Steps to Follow:
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Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a bundt pan or two loaf pans.
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In a large bowl, cream together white sugar, butter, and shortening until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
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Stir in heavy cream, Key lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract until combined.
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In another bowl, whisk together cake flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined.
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Pour the batter into prepared pans and bake for 55-65 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
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Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
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For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with Key lime juice and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake.
# Additional Notes:
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For an extra burst of flavor, consider serving with fresh fruit and whipped cream.