Description
A delightful quick bread that marries the rich sweetness of sugar and butter with the refreshing tang of key limes.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup key lime juice
- Zest of 2 key limes
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix flour, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream together sugar and butter in a separate bowl until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time.
- Mix in sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For a diabetic-friendly version, consider using sugar substitutes like stevia or monk fruit. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg