Description
This Raspberry Glazed Key Lime Cake is a moist, buttery loaf bursting with fresh key lime flavor and topped with a creamy raspberry glaze. It’s an easy homemade dessert that’s perfect for brunch, afternoon coffee, spring gatherings, or anytime you’re craving a sweet and tangy treat.
Ingredients
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For the Cake
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2–3 teaspoons key lime zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice
- 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ cup sour cream
For the Raspberry Glaze
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon heavy cream (plus more if needed)
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh raspberries
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, then mix in the key lime zest, vanilla extract, and key lime juice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Fold in the sour cream until the batter is smooth.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together the butter, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth. Stir in the chopped raspberries.
- Spread the raspberry glaze over the cooled cake. Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use fresh key lime zest for the brightest citrus flavor.
- Don’t overmix the batter to keep the loaf soft and tender.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
- Freeze the unglazed loaf for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290 kcal
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg