Key Lime Pound Cake with Key Lime Glaze | June 19, 2025

Key Lime Pound Cake with Key Lime Glaze
This Key Lime Pound Cake is a vibrant and citrusy dessert that’s rich, buttery, and bursting with tangy key lime flavor.

Topped with a smooth key lime glaze, this cake is perfect for any occasion!

Ingredients

For the Cake:

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

2 ½ cups granulated sugar

6 large eggs

3 cups all-purpose flour

½ tsp baking soda

½ tsp salt

1 cup sour cream

¼ cup key lime juice

1 tbsp key lime zest

1 tsp vanilla extract

A few drops of green food coloring (optional, for a vibrant color)

For the Key Lime Glaze:

1 ½ cups powdered sugar

3 tbsp key lime juice

½ tsp vanilla extract

1 tbsp heavy cream or milk (adjust for consistency)

A few drops of green food coloring (optional)

 Instructions

 

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