lemon lime iced pound cake
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
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Step 1Preheat 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.
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Step 2Add one egg at a time and beat at medium speed until combined and fluffy.
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Step 3Scrape down the sides of the bowl in between each egg.
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Step 4Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in one bowl.
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Step 5In another bowl, mix the buttermilk, juice of one lime, finely grated zest of one whole lime, vanilla extract, and 2 tablespoons of lemon extract.
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Step 6Alternate the dry mixture and the liquid mixture into your butter, eggs, and sugar.
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Step 7Mix thoroughly in between adding each one, scraping down the sides of the bowl after adding each time.
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Step 8Divide the batter into the two loaf pans and spread evenly in the pans.
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Step 9Bake for 45 minutes to an hour.
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Step 10Check 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.
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Step 11When 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.
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Step 12Whisk until pourable but not runny. You can add a few drops of milk if you need to.
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Step 13Pour over the top of your loaves and let sit until the glaze is firm. Slice up and serve!!!
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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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Category:
Cakes
Category:
Fruit Desserts
Category:
Sweet Breads
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Heirloom
Method:
Bake
Culture:
Southern
Ingredient:
Flour
For:
The Best Pound Cake
Collection:
Best Blue Ribbon Desserts 2016
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