Key Lime Bundt Cake

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/2 cup Key lime juice

Preparation Time:

• 20 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 1 hour

Difficulty Level:

• 2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Stir in the vanilla extract, lime zest, and salt.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour and buttermilk. Add to the wet ingredients alternately with the Key lime juice, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
4. Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
5. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 350
• Fat: 15g
• Carbohydrates: 45g
• Protein: 5g

Dish Characteristics:

• Moist and tender
• Bursting with Key lime flavor
• Perfect for special occasions

User Comments:

• "This cake is absolutely delicious! The Key lime flavor is so refreshing."
• "I love the citrusy sweetness of this cake. It's so light and fluffy."
• "I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's a family favorite!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• For best results, use fresh Key lime juice.
• If you don't have a Key lime, you can substitute regular limes, although the flavor will be slightly different.
• Be sure to grease and flour the Bundt pan thoroughly to prevent the cake from sticking.
• Allow the cake to cool completely before inverting it onto a wire rack. This will help prevent it from breaking.