Lemon Pound Cake with Glaze
Indulge in a slice of sunshine with this moist and flavorful lemon pound cake topped with a sweet, tangy glaze. The perfect balance of zesty lemon and buttery richness makes this cake an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you’re hosting an afternoon tea or celebrating a family gathering, this delightful dessert promises to evoke smiles and happy memories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by the lemon juice and zest.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 60–70 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth; drizzle over cooled cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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