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Lemon Pound Cake


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  • Author: Chef John
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A delicious lemon pound cake that is moist and flavorful, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 3 eggs
  • 2 Tbsp milk
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice (fresh squeezed)
  • 2 tsp finely grated lemon rind
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ tsp baking powder
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup butter (softened)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 23 Tbsp lemon juice (fresh squeezed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350℉. Grease an 8 ½ inch x 4 ½ inch loaf pan, or line the pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. To a small mixing bowl add the eggs, milk, lemon juice, grated lemon rind and vanilla extract. Whisk until well combined and set aside.
  3. Add the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer. Beat using a flat beater attachment on a low speed until well combined.
  4. Add all of the butter and half of the egg mixture to the stand mixer, and beat on a low speed, increasing to a medium speed, until well combined. Add the remaining egg mixture and beat until combined.
  5. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45 minutes or until cooked through. Allow to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before turning out onto a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
  6. To make the glaze, combine the powdered sugar and just enough lemon juice in a mixing bowl to reach a drizzle consistency. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

Notes

  • Make sure to use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
  • This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 25g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 60mg