lemon lime iced pound cake

Union City, TN
Updated on Oct 15, 2025

This is by far the best tart, moist, and delicious pound cake ever! I have tweaked this recipe until it came out perfect. It makes two whole loaves. You can freeze one for a later time, or you can bring it to any gathering. Just be ready for the compliments to come rolling in! It was actually very hard for me to share my recipe since I worked so hard in the lab creating it to perfection. Enjoy!

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Buttery, rich, sweet, tangy, and zesty, you're not going to be able to eat only one slice of this lemon lime iced pound cake. The cake is so moist and soft, it's almost creamy. Lemon and lime are such a perfect pairing, and they work wonderfully together in this pound cake. We loved the lime zest in the icing... it takes this pound cake over the top.

prep time 30 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake
yield 2 loaves

Ingredients

  • 2 sticks butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 5 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 2 medium limes, divided
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 3 tablespoons lemon extract, divided
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

How To Make lemon lime iced pound cake

  • Cream softened butter and sugar.
    Step 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and either spray Baker's Joy in two loaf pans or butter and flour two loaf pans. Cream together room temperature butter and sugar until fluffy.
  • Add egg 1 at a time.
    Step 2
    Add one egg at a time and beat at medium speed until combined and fluffy.
  • Scrape down the sides as needed.
    Step 3
    Scrape down the sides of the bowl in between each egg.
  • Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
    Step 4
    Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in one bowl.
  • In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, juice of one lime, finely grated zest of one whole lime, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of lemon extract.
    Step 5
    In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, juice of one lime, finely grated zest of one whole lime, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of lemon extract.
  • Alternate adding dry and liquid to the mixture.
    Step 6
    Alternate the dry mixture and the liquid mixture into your butter, eggs, and sugar.
  • Mix thoroughly in between adding each one.
    Step 7
    Mix thoroughly in between adding each one, scraping down the sides of the bowl after adding each time.
  • Divide batter into 2 loaf pans.
    Step 8
    Divide the batter into the two loaf pans and spread evenly in the pans.
  • Bake for 45 minutes.
    Step 9
    Bake for 45 minutes to an hour.
  • Let baked pound cake cool.
    Step 10
    Check with a toothpick or butter knife. Crumbs are ok, but you do not want any raw batter to stick. Also, if the top seems to be getting too brown, you can cover it with foil. I think using the low rack is best for my oven. Let sit in the pans for at least 10-15 minutes, then remove to finish cooling.
  • Mix the powdered sugar with the zest and juice of the second lime, and add the last tablespoon of lemon extract to it.
    Step 11
    When the loaves are completely cooled, mix the powdered sugar with the zest and juice of the second lime and add the last tablespoon of lemon extract to it.
  • Whisk until pourable but not runny.
    Step 12
    Whisk until pourable but not runny. You can add a few drops of milk if you need to.
  • Pour over the top of the cake.
    Step 13
    Pour over the top of your loaves and let sit until the glaze is firm. Slice up and serve!!!

Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)
calories: 374 kcal, carbohydrates: 59 g, cholesterol: 90 mg, fat: 14 g, fiber: 1 g, protein: 50 g, saturated fat: 8 g, sodium: 319 g, sugar: 40 g, unsaturated fat: 5 g
*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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