Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of a homemade lemon pound cake topped with a smooth and creamy lemon glaze. This delightful treat is perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the creamed mixture, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour.
- Mix in the lemon juice and zest until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice until desired consistency is reached; drizzle over cooled cake.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, add more lemon zest to the cake batter.
- Ensure the butter is at room temperature for easier mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg