Description
Indulge in the refreshing taste of Key Lime Bread, a delightful quick bread that embodies the essence of summer. With its tangy lime flavor and soft, fluffy texture, this easy-to-make treat is perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert. Topped with a luscious lime glaze, each slice offers a burst of citrus goodness that will brighten your day.
Ingredients
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- 1/3 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tbsp key lime zest
- 1 tbsp key lime juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp key lime juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in key lime zest, juice, and vanilla extract.
- Gently mix in the flour, salt, baking powder, and buttermilk until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 45 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
- While baking, whisk together powdered sugar and key lime juice for the glaze.
- Allow bread to cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a tray; pour glaze over while warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg