Description
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with an irresistible St. Patrick’s Day Key Lime Bundt Cake that brings a burst of zesty flavor to your festivities. This moist and vibrant cake blends the refreshing taste of lime with a rich cream cheese glaze, making it perfect for any spring occasion—whether it’s a festive gathering or a cozy family dinner. Its cheerful color and delightful tang will surely brighten up your celebration, leaving guests asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lime zest
- ½ cup fresh lime juice
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a Bundt pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy; add eggs one at a time, then mix in lime zest and vanilla.
- Alternate adding dry ingredients with buttermilk and lime juice until just combined.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake before glazing it with whipped cream cheese mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg