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Raspberry Glazed Key Lime Cake

Raspberry Glazed Key Lime Cake
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Experience the bright, refreshing flavors of our Raspberry Glazed Key Lime Cake, a delightful dessert that perfectly balances the tartness of key limes with the sweetness of fresh raspberries. This moist pound cake is topped with a vibrant raspberry glaze that not only enhances its visual appeal but also elevates its taste to new heights. Ideal for summer picnics, holiday gatherings, or just a sweet treat at home, this cake is sure to impress family and friends alike. With easy-to-follow instructions and readily available ingredients, even novice bakers can create this show-stopping dessert. Enjoy every bite!

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup softened butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2–3 teaspoons key lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons key lime juice
  • 1¾ cups flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • For the glaze: 1 tablespoon softened butter
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh raspberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray.
  2. In a stand mixer, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs, then mix in key lime zest, vanilla extract, and juice.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients and fold in sour cream until smooth.
  4. Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  5. Allow cake to cool on a rack before glazing.
  6. For the glaze: whisk butter, powdered sugar, and heavy cream together; then stir in raspberries.
  7. Spread glaze evenly over the cooled cake before serving.

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