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Lemon Pound Cake Recipe

From the moist cake to the decadent glaze, this Lemon Pound Cake Recipe does not disappoint. Each bite is delicious and full of lemon flavor.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Cool completely15 minutes
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Lemon Pound Cake
Servings: 10
Calories: 296kcal

Ingredients

  • FOR THE CAKE:
  • 1 1/2 cup Flour
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1/2 cup Butter softened at room temperature
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 3 Tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tablespoon Lemon Zest approximately from 3 lemons
  • 1/2 cup Milk
  • FOR THE GLAZE:
  • 1 cup Powder sugar
  • 2 Tbsp Lemon Juice

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9 in loaf pan with parchment paper or spray with a non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the milk and lemon juice. Then set aside.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar together with a hand held or stand up mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy.
  • Slowly add in the eggs into the mixture one of time mixing in between each egg. Then stir in the lemon zest.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, salt and baking soda.
  • Then add the flour and milk mixtures alternatively into the butter and sugar mixture stirring as you go.
  • Pour the mixture into the loaf pan and bake uncovered for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool for 10-15 minutes in the pan and then move to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • While the cake is cooling, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and lemon juice in a medium size bowl.
  • Once the cake has cooled, pour the glaze over the top, slice and enjoy!

Notes

Store in an air tight container for up to 5-7 days.  

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 243mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 352IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg
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