Description
Delight your taste buds with this tangy and moist Key Lime Bread recipe that’s bursting with citrus flavor. It’s a perfect balance of sweet and tart, making it a wonderful treat for any time of day.
Ingredients
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For the Bread:
- 4 whole key limes or 2 large limes, peeled and pith removed
- 1 teaspoon lime zest
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- 3/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
For the Lime Glaze:
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1 – 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients: In a blender, combine the peeled limes, lime zest, eggs, olive oil, granulated sugar, sour cream, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.
- Incorporate Dry Ingredients: Add the flour, baking powder, and sea salt to the blender. Pulse just until fully incorporated.
- Bake the Bread: Pour the batter into the loaf pan and bake for 50-55 minutes.
- Cool the Bread: Let the bread cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Lime Glaze: Whisk together confectioners’ sugar and lime juice until smooth.
- Glaze the Bread: Once cooled, drizzle the lime glaze over the bread.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 186mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 63mg
