Description
This Key Lime Bundt Cake is a moist, tangy dessert that combines the zest and juice of fresh Key limes with a rich, buttery cake base. Topped with a smooth lime glaze, it offers a refreshing citrus flavor perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
- 3/4 cup salted butter (softened)
- 1 ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 Tablespoons Key lime zest (or regular lime zest)
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup fresh Key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 ½ cups buttermilk
Glaze Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons Key lime juice (or regular lime juice)
- 1 Tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and lightly flour a 12-cup bundt cake pan to prevent the cake from sticking, then set it aside.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a stand mixer, beat the softened butter, granulated sugar, and lime zest on medium speed until the mixture is creamy. Then, add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Finally, add the lime juice and mix until everything is combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and baking soda to ensure even distribution.
- Incorporate Dry and Buttermilk: Gradually add the dry flour mixture to the wet lime mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Start and finish with the flour mixture, mixing gently after each addition to maintain a smooth batter.
- Pour Batter into Pan: Pour the prepared batter evenly into the greased bundt pan and gently spread it out.
- Bake the Cake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool the Cake: Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to rest for 10 minutes in the pan. Then use a butter knife to loosen the edges, carefully invert the cake onto a cooling rack, and let it cool completely.
- Prepare the Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, lime juice, and milk until smooth and free of lumps.
- Glaze and Serve: Once the cake is completely cool, pour the glaze evenly over the top. Optionally, garnish with additional lime zest. Slice, serve, and enjoy this delightful citrus cake!
Notes
- Use Key limes for authentic flavor, but regular limes work as a delicious substitute.
- Ensure the butter is softened at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
- For a dairy-free variation, substitute buttermilk with almond milk mixed with a teaspoon of lemon juice and use a non-dairy milk for the glaze.
- To enhance lime flavor, zest and juice should be fresh and not from concentrate.
