Key Lime Trifle

So I had my family over for brunch, and for my father in law (who loves key lime pie) I made Key Lime Trifle....also a co worker just bought me a trifle dish. It is a time consuming recipe, but sooo worth it!

Key Lime Trifle

Lime zest
key lime poundcake (recipe follows), cut into squares
Tuaca Liquor
Key lime custard (recipe follows)
1 pint heavy whipping cream (whipped until stiff peaks form)

Assembly: Layer key lime custard, key lime poundcake, sprinkle poundcake with tuaca liquor and then contine layering in the same order. End with layer of poundcake, key lime custard, and whipped cream. Garnish with lime zest and graham cracker crumbs.

Key lime poundcake:

1 C butter
1/2 C shortening
2 C granulated sugar
5 eggs
3 C all purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 C milk
1/2 C key lime juice
1 1/2 Tbsp vanilla extract
zest of one lime

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour 10 inch tube pan. Mix flour and baking powder. Cream butter, shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs one at a time. Beat in flour and milk (alternating). Mix just until incorporated. Add lime juice and lime zest and vanilla. Pour into pan and bake for about 90 minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. allow to cool 10 minutes. Turn into wire rack. Once cooled, cut into cubes

Key Lime Custard

2 (14oz) cans sweetened condensed milk
1 Cup Key Lime juice
8 oz mascarpone cheese

Mix all ingredients together.