Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a delightful St. Patrick’s Day Key Lime Bundt Cake, a treat that combines zesty lime flavors with a moist, tender crumb. This cake is infused with fresh lime juice and zest, making each bite refreshingly tangy. Topped with a sweet and creamy cream cheese glaze, it’s sure to impress at your festive gatherings or simply as a special indulgence at home. Perfect for any occasion, this vibrant dessert brings a burst of springtime flavor that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a Bundt pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lime zest and vanilla extract.
- Combine buttermilk and lime juice in another bowl. Gradually add dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk mixture until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared Bundt pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, beat cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add powdered sugar, lime juice, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Once cooled completely, drizzle glaze over the cake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Irish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg