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Effervescent Lemon-Lime Pound Cake

A moist and tangy pound cake infused with the bright flavors of lemon and lime, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Zest of 1 lime
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Mix until just combined.
  6. Stir in lemon zest, lime zest, lemon juice, lime juice, and vanilla extract.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Trusted Blog