KEY LIME POUND CAKE WITH KEY LIME CREAM CHEESE ICING

Ingredients for the cake:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1/4 cup key lime juice
  • Zest of 2 key limes
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ingredients for the icing:

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons key lime juice
  • Zest of 1 key lime