Triple Zesty Key Lime Pound Cake 

This Key Lime Pound Cake bursts with tangy citrus flavor, transforming the classic Southern dessert with bright Key lime zest and juice in both cake and glaze. It manages a near-perfect balance between dense, buttery richness and airy texture, with a silky, tart icing that enhances every bite. Simple to prepare with everyday ingredients and ready in under three hours, it’s a stunning yet approachable dessert. Perfect for summer gatherings—or anytime you want a taste of the tropics—this cake delights with its refreshing zing and warm, nostalgic comfort.

Ingredients

Cake:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
  
  

• ½ cup vegetable shortening
  
  

• 3 cups granulated sugar
  
  

• 6 large eggs, room temperature
  
  

• 3 cups all‑purpose flour
  
  

• ½ tsp baking powder
  
  

• ⅛ tsp kosher salt
  
  

• 1 cup whole milk
  
  

• 1 tsp vanilla extract
  
  

• 1 tsp lime zest
  
  

• ¼ cup fresh Key lime juice (sub regular lime if unavailable)
  
  

Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
  
  

• 2 Tbsp Key lime juice
  
  

• ½ tsp vanilla extract
  
  

Directions

1. Prep: Preheat oven to 325 °F. Grease and flour a 10‑inch tube or Bundt pan.
   
   

2. Cream fats & sugar: Beat butter and shortening until creamy. Gradually add sugar; beat until light and fluffy (~3–4 min).
   
   

3. Add eggs: Mix in eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition.
   
   

4. Alternate dry & wet: Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to butter mixture alternately with milk, beginning and ending with flour blend. Stir in vanilla, zest, and lime juice.
   
   

5. Bake: Pour batter into pan. Bake 1 hr 15 min–1 hr 20 min, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan 10–15 minutes, then turn out onto rack. 

6. Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, key lime juice, and vanilla until smooth.
   
   

7. Finish: Brush glaze over warm cake, allowing it to drip down sides. Cool completely before slicing.
   
   

Nutrients (per slice, 1 of 12)

• Calories: ~683 kcal
  
  

• Total Fat: ~34 g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: ~17 g
  
  

• Cholesterol: ~161 mg
  
  

• Sodium: ~90 mg
  
  

• Carbohydrates: ~90 g
  
  

• Dietary Fiber: ~1 g
  
  

• Sugars: ~61 g
  
  

• Protein: ~7 g