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Lemon Pound Cake Recipe

This simple lemon pound cake recipe is bursting full of fresh flavors and is so easy to make. Perfect to serve as a dessert or enjoy with a hot cup of coffee.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 405 kcal
Course: Dessert , Cake
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ⅔ cup butter room temperature (1⅓ sticks)
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs room temperature and whisked
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Spray a 9x5-inch loaf pan with nonstick spray. Set aside.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, with a hand mixer, beat together the sugar, butter, and vanilla until creamy. Add the eggs and mix for 30-60 seconds.
  4. Slowly add in the flour mixture, lemon juice, and lemon zest, mixing until well combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake 60-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs.
  6. Make the glaze: Stir together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until a runny glaze forms. Thin with water if needed or thicken with additional powdered sugar.
  7. Drizzle the cake with the glaze and let set.

Notes

  • Storage: Store lemon pound cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
  • For quickness and ease, use a stand or electric hand mixer to make the cake batter. You can do it by hand, but make sure that everything is well combined.
  • Use room temperature ingredients to make this recipe. They will combine more easily and result in a more even texture throughout the cake.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1slice Calories 405kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 102mg (34%) Sodium 225mg (9%) Potassium 67mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 40g (80%) Vitamin A 563IU (11%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 50mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 405

% Daily Value*

Serving 1slice
Calories 405kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 102mg 34%
Sodium 225mg 9%
Potassium 67mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 40g 80%
Vitamin A 563IU 11%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 50mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.