Name: Lemon Pound Cake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 10 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1½ teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature); 1¼ cups granulated sugar; 4 large eggs (room temperature); 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; ½ cup whole milk (room temperature); 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 teaspoons whole milk

Description

This delicious lemon pound cake is perfect for any occasion. It’s moist, flavorful, and easy to make!

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
1½ teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
1¼ cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs (room temperature)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
½ cup whole milk (room temperature)
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons whole milk

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Lightly grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan with baking spray and line with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl using an electric hand mixer or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat the butter on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Gradually beat in the sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Beat in the lemon juice and zest. Add the eggs one at a time, beating until well combined before adding the next one. Stop and scrape down the bowl as needed.
With the mixer on low, add in the flour mixture alternating with the milk. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
Bake for 65 to 70 minutes, or until a wooden pick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Remove from the pan and let cool completely on a wire rack.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled pound cake before serving. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Notes

This cake is best served at room temperature.
For extra flavor, add more lemon zest to the glaze.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 70 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 slice
Calories: 250
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 80mg