Key Lime Daiquiri Pound Cake
Craving a tropical twist on a classic dessert? This Key Lime Daiquiri Pound Cake is a sun-kissed slice of paradise that combines the buttery richness of a traditional pound cake with the zesty tang of key lime and a splash of dark rum. Perfectly moist and infused with bright citrus flavor from fresh key lime juice and zest, this cake is baked to golden perfection and topped with a rum-laced lime glaze that seeps into every bite. Whether you're hosting a summer gathering or simply indulging in a luxurious treat, this vibrant and boozy pound cake promises to transport your taste buds straight to the tropics. Ideal for serving under sunny skies or as a refreshing dessert any time of year!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 cup milk
- 0.25 cup key lime juice
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 3 tablespoons dark rum
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons key lime juice (for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon dark rum (for glaze)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and lightly flour a standard 10-inch bundt pan or tube pan.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the unsalted butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix just until combined.
Stir in the key lime juice, key lime zest, and dark rum, being careful not to overmix.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
While the cake bakes, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar, key lime juice, and dark rum in a small bowl until smooth.
Once the cake is done baking, allow it to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack. Let the cake cool completely.
Once the cake is cool, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides.
Slice, serve, and enjoy your Key Lime Daiquiri Pound Cake!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4707 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 125.9 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.9 g | 330% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1189 mg | 396% | |
| Sodium | 2059 mg | 90% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 812.5 g | 295% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.3 g | 37% | |
| Total Sugars | 526.5 g | ||
| Protein | 73.8 g | 148% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.5 mcg | 32% | |
| Calcium | 380 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 21.6 mg | 120% | |
| Potassium | 1051 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
