Lemon Pound Cake Recipe
This lemon pound cake is a delightful, moist cake bursting with lemon flavor, perfect for brunch or dessert.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sugar granulated
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 eggs large
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest freshly grated
- 0.25 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then remove it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
You can add a simple glaze made of powdered sugar and lemon juice for an extra lemony touch.