Description
Indulge in the rich, zesty flavors of The Ritz-Carlton Lemon Pound Cake, a delightful dessert that brings freshness to any table.
Ingredients
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- 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 whole milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just combined.
- Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a richer flavor, try adding a lemon glaze on top after the cake has cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg