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Raspberry Glazed Key Lime Cake

Raspberry Glazed Key Lime Cake
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Indulge in the refreshing taste of our Raspberry Glazed Key Lime Cake, a perfect dessert for any occasion. This delightful cake marries the zesty aroma of key limes with a luscious raspberry glaze, creating a vibrant and tantalizing flavor profile that will impress your guests. Moist and tender thanks to sour cream, this cake is not only easy to make but also visually stunning with its eye-catching glaze. Whether it’s a birthday celebration, picnic, or a cozy afternoon treat, this cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup softened butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 2–3 teaspoons key lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons key lime juice
  • 1¾ cup flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • For the glaze: 1 tablespoon softened butter
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh raspberries

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Prepare a 9 x 5-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray.
  2. Cream together the softened butter and sugar in a stand mixer until fluffy. Add eggs, key lime zest, vanilla, and key lime juice; mix until combined.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until smooth. Fold in sour cream gently.
  4. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  5. Allow the cake to cool completely on a cooling rack before glazing.
  6. For the glaze, whisk together softened butter, powdered sugar, and heavy cream until smooth; gently fold in chopped raspberries.
  7. Spread the glaze evenly over the cooled cake.

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