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Lemon Pound Cake

A delightful and zesty lemon pound cake that brings back sweet memories and fills your home with warmth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, softened Ensure butter is softened for best texture.
  • 3 large Large eggs Add one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • 0.5 cup Sour cream Can be substituted with plain yogurt or buttermilk.
  • 0.25 cup Fresh lemon juice Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
  • 1 Zest of 1 lemon Adds a refreshing flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt

For the Glaze

  • 2 cups Powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon juice To mix with powdered sugar for glazing.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Grease your loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.

Mixing

  • Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in the sour cream, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined.

Combining Dry Ingredients

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, folding gently until just combined.

Baking

  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and level it out gently.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Glazing and Serving

  • While the cake is baking, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth to prepare the glaze.
  • Once the cake is done, let it cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • Drizzle the lemon glaze over the cooled cake before slicing.
  • Slice and enjoy, optionally pairing with fresh berries or vanilla ice cream.

Notes

Make sure the butter is adequately softened and check your oven temperature for accuracy. For a denser cake, add an extra egg.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 3gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gSodium: 210mgSugar: 30g
Keyword Baking, Citrus Cake, Dessert, Family Recipe, Lemon Pound Cake
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