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Key Lime Mini Loaf Cakes


  • Author: Shirley
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

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For the Cakes:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed key lime juice (about 34 key limes)
  • 1 tablespoon key lime zest (about 2 key limes)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Glaze:

  • 1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons key lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon heavy cream (optional)

Instructions

Prepare the Loaf Pans:

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line 6 mini loaf pans with parchment paper for easy removal of the cakes.

Make the Cake Batter:

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  2. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add the Eggs: Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next.
  4. Add the Sour Cream, Lime Juice, and Zest: Stir in the sour cream, key lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.

Combine and Bake:

  1. Add the Dry Ingredients: Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
  2. Pour into Pans: Divide the batter evenly among the prepared mini loaf pans, filling each about 2/3 full.
  3. Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cakes comes out clean. If the tops start to brown too quickly, tent the pans with aluminum foil.

Make the Glaze:

  1. Prepare the Glaze: While the cakes bake, prepare the glaze by mixing the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and key lime juice in a small bowl. Add heavy cream for a smoother consistency if needed.

Cool and Glaze the Cakes:

  1. Cool the Cakes: Allow the mini loaves to cool in the pans for 10 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
  2. Drizzle the Glaze: Once the cakes have cooled, drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the top of each loaf.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 6 mini loaves
  • Calories: 300-350 kcal
  • Fat: 18g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Protein: 3g