Lemon Pound Cake
Lemon Pound Cake is a delightful dessert that combines the bright, zesty flavor of fresh lemons with a moist, buttery texture. Perfect for any occasion, this cake will transport you to sunny afternoons filled with laughter and joy. Whether enjoyed plain or dressed up with berries and whipped cream, each slice promises to bring sunshine to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: About 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in lemon zest and juice until combined.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture on low speed until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for about ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg