Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of this Easy Lemon Pound Cake Recipe, perfect for any gathering or as a sweet treat during spring and summer. This cake features a rich, buttery texture complemented by a refreshing lemon zest and juice, making each slice a burst of citrus goodness. Topped with a sweet lemon glaze, it not only tastes delicious but also presents beautifully on any dessert table. With just simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, you’ll have this moist, fluffy cake ready to impress your guests in no time!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture until combined; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack.
- Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice for the glaze; drizzle over cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg