Key Lime Pound Cake
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Gather these simple, high-quality ingredients before preheating your oven:
The Velvety Cake Batter:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour.
- ½ tsp baking powder & ½ tsp salt.
- 1 ½ cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, completely softened at room temperature.
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened (The secret to an ultra-moist, velvety crumb!).
- 3 cups granulated white sugar.
- 6 large eggs, room temperature.
- 2 tbsp fresh key lime zest (about 8–10 tiny key limes).
- ¼ cup fresh key lime juice 🍋.
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 🍦.
The Tart Key Lime Soaking Syrup:
- ¼ cup granulated white sugar.
- ¼ cup fresh key lime juice 🍋.
The Velvet Glaze Finish:
- 1 ½ cups powdered (confectioners) sugar.
- 2 to 3 tbsp fresh key lime juice 🍋.
- Optional: Extra lime zest for a beautiful green dusting across the top!
