Key Lime Pound Cake

🥘 Ingredients

• all-purpose flour
• butter 1 cup
• shortening ½ cup
• sugar 3 cups
• large eggs 6
• all-purpose flour 3 cups
• baking powder ½ tsp
• salt 0.12 tsp
• milk 1 cup
• vanilla extract 1 tsp
• lime zest 1 tsp
• fresh Key lime juice ¼ cup
• powdered sugar 1 cup
• fresh Key lime juice 2 Tbsp
• vanilla extract ½ tsp

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease and all-purpose flour a 10-inch tube pan or Bundt pan.
2. 2

   In a large bowl , beat the butter and shortening at medium speed until creamy. Gradually add the sugar , beating until the mixture is light and fluffy.
3. 3

   Add the large eggs one at a time, beating just until blended after each addition.
4. 4

   In a separate bowl , stir together the all-purpose flour , baking powder , and salt .
5. 5

   Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the milk , beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition.
6. 6

   Stir in the vanilla extract , lime zest , and fresh Key lime juice .
7. 7

   Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 75 to 80 minutes , or until a long wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8. 8

   Let the cake cool in the pan on a wire rack for 10 to 15 minutes . Remove the cake from the pan and place it directly on the wire rack.
9. 9

   While the cake is still warm, whisk together the powdered sugar , fresh Key lime juice , and vanilla extract until smooth. Immediately brush or drizzle the glaze over the top and sides of the cake.
10. 10

    Allow the cake to cool completely for about 1 hour before serving.