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Raspberry Glazed Key Lime Cake

A tender pound cake with subtle key lime flavor, topped with a sweet, fresh raspberry glaze. Perfect for dessert or an afternoon treat.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Cake, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 295

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 2-3 teaspoons key lime zest from about 4-6 key limes
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure preferred
  • 2 tablespoons key lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup sour cream full-fat for best texture
Glaze
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar sifted
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream plus more if needed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh raspberries, finely chopped

Method
 

Bake the Cake
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time, scraping down the bowl as needed. Stir in the key lime zest, vanilla extract, and key lime juice until combined.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined. Fold in the sour cream until the batter is smooth and uniform.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly. Bake for 50 minutes, or until the cake is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes, then turn out onto the rack to cool completely.
Make the Glaze and Finish
  1. In a small bowl, whisk together the softened butter, sifted powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth. If the glaze is too thick, add a few more drops of cream; if too thin, add a little more powdered sugar.
  2. Gently fold the finely chopped fresh raspberries into the glaze. Spread the glaze evenly over the completely cooled cake. Let the glaze set for about 10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 210mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25g

Notes

For a deeper key lime flavor, use all 3 teaspoons of zest. If key limes are unavailable, substitute regular limes. Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. The cake can be made a day ahead and glazed just before serving. To avoid a dense cake, do not overmix the batter once flour is added. Serve with fresh raspberries on the side for a beautiful presentation.

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