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Raspberry Key Lime Cake Recipe

Raspberry Key Lime Cake Recipe
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A zesty and refreshing loaf cake bursting with tangy key lime flavor, topped with a vibrant raspberry glaze studded with real raspberries. It’s the perfect balance of citrus zing and sweet berry goodness.

Ingredients

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For the Cake:

  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Zest of 2 key limes
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt
  • ½ cup key lime juice (fresh or bottled)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Raspberry Glaze:

  • ½ cup fresh raspberries (plus extra for topping)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons key lime juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease/line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Prepare dry ingredients: Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Make the cake batter: Cream butter, sugar, and key lime zest. Beat in eggs, then add sour cream, key lime juice, and vanilla. Gradually mix in dry ingredients until smooth. Pour batter into the pan.
  4. Bake the cake: Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  5. Prepare the Raspberry Glaze: Mash raspberries and mix with powdered sugar and key lime juice until a drizzle consistency.
  6. Glaze the cake: Pour glaze over cooled loaf, let it drip down the sides. Garnish with fresh raspberries.

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