Description
A delightful Lemon Pound Cake featuring a rich, buttery texture with a burst of citrus flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract to the batter.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice until smooth.
- Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake and let it set before serving.
Notes
Serve with fresh berries or whipped cream for added flavor and presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg