Here’s a moist, zesty, and sunshine-packed recipe for Key Lime Pound Cake with Key Lime Glaze—a Southern-inspired treat that bursts with bright citrus flavor in every bite and finishes with a sweet, tangy glaze that takes it over the top.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Bake Time: 1 hour 10 minutes – 1 hour 20 minutes
Cooling Time: 1 hour
Total Time: ~2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12–14 slices
Ingredients
For the Pound Cake:
- 1 ½ cups (340g) unsalted butter, room temp
- 2 ¾ cups (550g) granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs, room temp
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup (240ml) buttermilk, room temp
- ¼ cup (60ml) fresh key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Key Lime Glaze:
- 1 ½ cups (180g) powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon key lime zest (optional for extra zing)