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Lemon Pound Cake

A delightful lemon pound cake bursting with zesty flavor and buttery richness, perfect for brunch or afternoon tea.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cake
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour spoon and level for accuracy
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder helps the cake rise
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt enhances flavors
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened, at room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar can reduce by 1/4 cup for less sweetness
  • 4 large eggs room temperature for best results
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest use a microplane for fine zesting
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice bottled juice won’t have the same punch
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar sift before measuring
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice adds tartness to balance sweetness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease a loaf pan with butter or non-stick spray.
Mixing
  1. Mix together the dry ingredients: flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar in a separate bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  4. Stir in the freshly squeezed lemon juice and zest.
  5. Combine the wet and dry mixtures gradually, folding gently until just incorporated.
Baking
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  2. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

This delightful lemon pound cake is sure to become a family favorite!

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