Meyer Lemon Pound Cake Recipe
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Meyer Lemon Pound Cake Recipe
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This Meyer Lemon Pound Cake is infused with lemon butter glaze that really takes it over the top. Top with a few berries and some whipped cream.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter at room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon extract
- Zest of 1 Meyer lemon
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tso baking soda
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
for the glaze
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tbsp Meyer lemon juice
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon extract
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325° F.
- Spray lightly colored 1 pound loaf pan liberally with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Place all cake ingredients into a large bowl and mix on low for 30 seconds using a handheld mixer. Then increase speed to medium and mix for 3 minutes.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 45 minutes or until a toothpick entered into the center comes out clean.
- When the cake is done make the glaze.
- Combine all ingredients into a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir continuously until the butter is melted and sugar is dissolved. Do not bring to a boil.
- Poke holes all over the warm cake using a toothpick and pour the glaze evenly over the cake while still in the pan.
- Allow the cake to cool at least an hour in the pan and then invert cake. Be sure to loosen the sides with a butter knife.
- Serve plain or with berries and whipped cream.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
329kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
45g
(15%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
259mg
(11%)
Potassium
78mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
31g
(62%)
Vitamin A
493IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
35mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 329kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 259mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 78mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 31g | 62% |
| Vitamin A | 493IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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