Lime Bundt Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

Here’s a refreshing Lime Bundt Cake recipe with a creamy frosting:

Lime Bundt Cake

Ingredients:

• For the Cake:
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp baking soda
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup milk
  • Zest of 2 limes
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• For the Cream Cheese Frosting:
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 3-4 cups powdered sugar (adjust for desired sweetness)
  • 1-2 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • Zest of 1 lime

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan.
2. Make the Cake Batter:
   • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
   • In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
   • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Mix in sour cream, milk, lime zest, and lime juice until well combined.
   • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
3. Bake:
   • Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and smooth the top.
   • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
   • Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
4. Make the Frosting:
   • In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese and butter together until smooth and creamy.
   • Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until combined and fluffy.
   • Mix in lime juice and lime zest until well incorporated.
5. Frost the Cake:
   • Once the cake is completely cool, spread or pipe the cream cheese frosting over the top.
   • Garnish with additional lime zest if desired.

Enjoy your tangy and creamy Lime Bundt Cake!