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
Instructions:
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
Stir in the key lime juice, key lime zest, and vanilla extract, mixing until just combined.
Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
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