Description
This Lemon Pound Cake is a delightful balance of moist, buttery texture and bright, zesty lemon flavor. Each slice melts in your mouth, leaving a refreshing citrus aftertaste that lingers beautifully.
Ingredients
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- For the Cake:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the sour cream, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
- Stir in the lemon juice and zest until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is golden brown.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
- This cake can be made a day in advance; it actually tastes better the next day as the flavors meld.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute butter with coconut oil and sour cream with a dairy-free yogurt.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (about 1/10 of the cake)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 9 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 50 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 4 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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