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Macro close-up of a Key Lime Bundt Cake slice showing the porous, soft crumb and glossy lime glaze.

Key Lime Bundt Cake: The Ultimate Moist and Zesty Dessert Guide

A refreshing Key Lime Bundt Cake featuring a moist, porous crumb and a thick, translucent lime glaze. Perfectly balanced tartness and sweetness, decorated with vibrant green zest for a stunning Pinterest-worthy finish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 385
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Recipe
  • 3 cups (375g) All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 cup (225g) Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 2 cups (400g) Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup (240ml) Sour Cream Full fat preferred
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) Key Lime Juice Freshly squeezed
  • 2 tbsp (12g) Key Lime Zest Visible specks
  • 2 cups (240g) Powdered Sugar Sifted
  • 3 tbsp (45ml) Key Lime Juice For thickness

Equipment

  • 1 10-12 Cup Bundt Pan Ensure it is well-greased
  • 1 Electric Hand Mixer Or stand mixer

Method
 

Baking the Cake
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease your Bundt pan thoroughly.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes). Add eggs one at a time.
  3. Stir in lime zest and juice. Alternately add flour and sour cream, mixing until just combined.
  4. Pour into pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a skewer comes out with moist crumbs.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are room temperature for the best crumb.
Cool for exactly 10 minutes in the pan for a clean release.