Lemon Pound Cake
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
45 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
12 people
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Calories
275 kcal
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Course
Cake
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Cuisine
International
Lemon Pound Cake
Description
Lemon Pound Cake uses a combination of all-purpose flour, leavening agents, and salt for structure. Eggs, sugar, and softened butter are beaten together with vanilla and lemon extracts, lemon juice, and zest to incorporate citrus brightness throughout the cake. Vegetable oil adds moisture and tenderness to the batter.
The cake is baked in a loaf or mini loaf pan until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. After cooling, a lemon glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, and lemon extract is poured over the cake, providing a sweet, slightly tangy coating that complements the lemon flavor in the cake.
The cake’s texture balances moistness with a firm but soft crumb, typical of pound cakes, and carries a clear lemon profile that is refreshing and not overpowering.
Ingredients
For Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 egg room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- lemon zest of one
For Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk whole
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C). Grease and flour a 9" x 5" (23 x 12 cm) loaf pan, or three mini loaf pans, and set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the eggs, sugar, butter, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and lemon juice using an electric mixer until just blended. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until smooth. Then, add the oil and lemon zest, and mix well.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan or mini loaf pans. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow to cool on a wire rack.
- To make the glaze, whisk all the ingredients together and pour it over the cooled loaf.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 12people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 275 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 12people | |
| Calories | 275kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 39g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 176mg | 7% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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