Description
A deliciously moist pound cake infused with the flavors of strawberry and key lime, topped with a sweet strawberry glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup key lime juice
- 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, pureed
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/4 cup fresh strawberries, diced
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in vanilla, key lime juice, and strawberry puree.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool before removing it from the pan.
- To make the glaze, mix powdered sugar with milk and top with diced strawberries.
Notes
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor.
- Store the cake in an airtight container.
- For a stronger lime flavor, add more lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Strawberry-Key Lime Pound Cake, Strawberry Glaze, Dessert, Cake