Description
Raspberry Glazed Key Lime Cake is a refreshing dessert that beautifully marries the tangy zest of key lime with the sweetness of a vibrant raspberry glaze. This moist pound cake is perfect for any occasion, from family gatherings to casual afternoon teas. Its unique flavor profile and eye-catching presentation make it a standout treat that’s sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2–3 teaspoons key lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice
- 1 ¾ cup flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon softened butter
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray.
- In a stand mixer, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, key lime zest, vanilla extract, and key lime juice; mix well.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until just combined. Gently fold in sour cream.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before preparing the raspberry glaze by whisking together softened butter, powdered sugar, heavy cream, and fresh raspberries.
- Generously spread the glaze over the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg