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Key Lime Bundt Cake

A bright and tender homemade Key Lime Bundt Cake with fresh citrus zest and a smooth tangy glaze. This cozy dessert brings balanced sweetness and soft texture to any family dinner or gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
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Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 slices
Calories 420 kcal

Equipment

  • Bundt pan 10- or 12-cup capacity
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Wire rack For cooling

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups Granulated sugar
  • 4 large Eggs
  • 1/4 cup Key lime zest
  • 1/3 cup Fresh key lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 2 cups Powdered sugar, sifted
  • 3 tablespoons Fresh key lime juice (for glaze)
  • 1-2 tablespoons Milk or cream (for glaze)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350 F. Thoroughly grease and flour a 10- or 12-cup bundt pan.
  • Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
  • Beat softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in key lime zest, key lime juice, and vanilla extract.
  • With mixer on low, add dry ingredients in three parts alternating with buttermilk in two parts, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Whisk powdered sugar, key lime juice, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake and let set for 20 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best flavor, use freshly grated key lime zest and juice. The cake can be baked a day ahead and stored covered at room temperature. Glaze once completely cooled for the smoothest finish.

Nutrition

Calories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 62gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 90mgFiber: 1gSugar: 45gVitamin A: 12IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg
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