Description
A zesty and delicious Key Lime Bread that is easy to make and perfect for dessert or a snack.
Ingredients
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- ⅓ cup butter *unsalted, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon key lime zest
- 1 tablespoon key lime juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups flour *all-purpose
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¾ cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoon key lime juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease a loaf pan (9×5).
- In a medium mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, lime zest, lime juice, and vanilla extract.
- Add in the flour, salt, baking powder, and buttermilk stirring until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan (or mini pans/muffin pan).
- Place into oven and bake about 45 minutes or until golden brown edges and cooked through.
- While bread is baking, whisk the powdered sugar and lime juice together in a small bowl.
- Remove bread from oven and allow to cool for about 10 minutes before removing from pan and placing on tray.
- Pour glaze over bread while bread is still warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure to use fresh key limes for the best flavor.
- Store leftover bread in an airtight container.
- This bread can be made ahead of time and freezes well.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 35mg