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Lemon Pound Cake

Prep Time

20 min

Servings

10

Cook Time

60 min

CakesEasy

Lemon Pound Cake

Dense, buttery cake with bright lemon flavor and a sweet glaze.

1Ingredients

Adjust Servings
10
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • For glaze: 2 cups powdered sugar, 3 tbsp lemon juice

2Instructions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease a bundt pan.

  2. 2

    Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.

  3. 3

    Cream butter and sugar until fluffy, 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Add eggs one at a time.

  5. 5

    Alternate adding flour mixture and sour cream.

  6. 6

    Stir in lemon zest and juice.

  7. 7

    Pour into pan; bake 55-65 minutes.

  8. 8

    Cool 15 minutes, then invert.

  9. 9

    Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over cooled cake.

Baker's Tips

  • Room temperature ingredients are essential
  • Tent with foil if browning too quickly