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Key Lime Quick Bread

Zesty Key Lime Quick Bread for a Tropical Treat at Home

This Key Lime Quick Bread is a moist and fluffy delight full of citrus flavor, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bread
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar can replace with brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 tablespoon key lime zest substitute with regular lime zest if needed
  • 1/4 cup key lime juice can substitute with regular lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract no substitutions recommended
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour gluten-free flour may work with adjustments
  • 1 teaspoon salt essential for balancing sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder ensure it's fresh
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk substitute with milk + vinegar or lemon juice if unavailable
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons key lime juice can substitute with regular lime juice

Equipment

  • 9x5 inch loaf pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Key Lime Quick Bread
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Add the eggs, key lime zest, key lime juice, and vanilla extract; mix until combined.
  4. Gradually mix in the flour, salt, baking powder, and buttermilk until just combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for about 45 minutes.
  6. Test for doneness with a toothpick, then cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  7. Whisk together powdered sugar and key lime juice for the glaze until smooth.
  8. Drizzle the glaze over the bread and serve warm, sliced as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Mix the batter gently to avoid overmixing; lumps are encouraged for a moist texture.

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