"This Key lime pound cake was inspired from a basic pound cake recipe that I like to play around with. It's now the only cake requested at every gathering. The unfrosted cake freezes well. —Pat Stewart, Canton, Georgia..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups butter, softened
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2-1/2 cups sugar
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6 large eggs, room temperature
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2 teaspoons grated key lime zest
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2 tablespoons Key lime juice
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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4 cups all-purpose flour
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3/4 cup 2% milk
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FROSTING:
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
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1/2 cup butter, softened
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1 teaspoon grated key lime zest
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1 tablespoon Key lime juice
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3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar
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Lime slices, optional