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Zesty Key Lime Cake with Raspberry Glaze

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A delightful Key Lime Cake with a sweet and tangy raspberry glaze that captures the essence of summer in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • Zest of 2 limes
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp lime juice (for glaze)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Prepare your baking pan by greasing and flouring a 9-inch round cake pan.
  3. Mix the dry ingredients: whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  4. Cream the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
  6. Incorporate the sour cream, lime juice, and zest gradually into the mixture.
  7. Combine the dry and wet ingredients, folding until just combined.
  8. Baking time! Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool the cake in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  10. Prepare the raspberry glaze by mashing the fresh raspberries and mixing with powdered sugar and lime juice.
  11. Glaze the cooled cake with the raspberry mixture.

Notes

For a vegan version, substitute eggs with flax eggs and butter with coconut oil.

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Keywords: Key Lime Cake, Raspberry Glaze, Summer Dessert, Cake Recipe

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