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Lemon Pound Cake

A moist and flavorful lemon pound cake that combines rich butter and fresh lemon juice for a delightful dessert.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon pound cake, dessert, baking
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 350kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a bundt pan.
  • Cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk.
  • Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan.
  • Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool for 10 minutes in the pan, then invert onto a wire rack.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Fiber: 1g