Ingredients:
– 1 cup butter, softened
– 2 cups sugar
– 4 large eggs
– 3 cups all-purpose flour
– 1/2 tsp baking soda
– 1 cup buttermilk
– 1/4 cup lime juice
– 1 tsp lime zest
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. Combine the flour and baking soda; gradually add to the creamed mixture alternately with the buttermilk.
5. Stir in the lime juice and lime zest.
6. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
7. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 60-70 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes | Servings: 12