Ingredients
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
½ cup key lime juice, fresh
2 tablespoons key lime zest
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups powdered sugar, for glaze
2–3 tablespoons key lime juice, for glaze
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Add the softened butter to the dry ingredients and mix with an electric mixer on low speed until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing until fully incorporated after each addition.
Stir in key lime juice, zest, milk, and vanilla extract until the batter is smooth.
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the loaf to cool for 10 minutes before glazing.
In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar and key lime juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the warm loaf and let it set before slicing.
Notes
Use fresh key lime juice for maximum flavor.
Substitute dairy-free butter if desired.
Adjust key lime juice in the glaze to achieve preferred tanginess.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Cake Recipes & Easy Baking Ideas
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg