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Lemon Pound Cake Recipe

This moist and flavorful lemon pound cake is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and bursting with bright lemon flavor.
Prep : 10 Total : 25 minutes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions
 

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in lemon juice and zest.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

For an extra lemony flavor, drizzle a lemon glaze over the cooled cake.