Best 9 Glazed Lemon Buttermilk Pound Cake Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our exquisite Glazed Lemon Buttermilk Pound Cake, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This classic pound cake recipe is elevated with the addition of fresh lemon zest and buttermilk, resulting in a moist, tender crumb and a vibrant citrusy flavor. The zesty lemon glaze adds the perfect finishing touch, creating a beautiful sheen and an extra burst of tanginess.

But that's not all! This article is a treasure trove of delectable pound cake recipes, each offering a unique twist on this beloved dessert. From the classic Vanilla Bean Pound Cake with its rich, buttery flavor and speckled vanilla beans to the decadent Chocolate Pound Cake that boasts a moist, chocolatey crumb and a luscious chocolate glaze, there's a recipe here to satisfy every craving.

For those who love a burst of fruity flavors, the Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake and Strawberry Swirl Pound Cake are sure to delight. The Lemon Blueberry Pound Cake combines the tangy sweetness of fresh blueberries with a zesty lemon glaze, while the Strawberry Swirl Pound Cake features pockets of sweet strawberry jam swirled into a moist vanilla batter.

Buttermilk Pound Cake is a classic for a reason, and our recipe takes it to the next level with the addition of buttermilk. The buttermilk adds richness and moisture to the cake, making it exceptionally tender and flavorful. The glaze is the perfect finishing touch, adding a beautiful sheen and a burst of citrusy flavor.

So, whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out, this collection of pound cake recipes has something for everyone. From the classic Glazed Lemon Buttermilk Pound Cake to the decadent Chocolate Pound Cake and the fruity Lemon Blueberry and Strawberry Swirl Pound Cakes, these recipes are sure to become your go-to favorites for any occasion.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON BUTTERMILK POUND CAKE



Lemon Buttermilk Pound Cake image

Moist and tender lemon pound cake with a lemon buttermilk glaze. This is the perfect easy cake to throw together for a last-minute gathering, brunch, or spring dessert. Works great in bundt cake pans too!

Provided by Elizabeth Marek

Categories     Dessert

Number Of Ingredients 15

4 ounces unsalted butter (softened but not melted)
8 ounces sugar
4 large eggs (room temperature)
8 ounces cake flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
5 ounces buttermilk (room temperature)
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 Tablespoons lemon zest
6 ounces powdered sugar (sifted)
2 ounces lemon juice (fresh-squeezed)
2 Tablespoons buttermilk powder
1 Tablespoon unsalted butter (very soft but not melted)
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Weigh out your ingredients using a scale instead of using measuring cups for a more accurate recipe and bring your butter, eggs and buttermilk to room temperature. This is important, they should all be on the warm side to create a good texture.
  • Heat oven to 350ºF and prepare a 5"x9" metal loaf pan with cake goop or another preferred pan release.
  • Sift together your cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Add the lemon extract and lemon zest to the buttermilk and set aside
  • Cream the butter and sugar together in the bowl of your stand mixer with the paddle attachment on medium-high speed until light, white and fluffy. 2-3 minutes.
  • While mixing on low, add in your room temperature eggs, one at a time, letting each mix in fully before you add in the next.
  • Add 1/3 of the flour mixture to the egg mixture while mixing on low, then add 1/2 of the buttermilk and mix until barely combined.
  • Add in 1/3 of the flour, 1/2 the buttermilk mixture, and the rest of your flour, then the rest of the buttermilk mixture and mix until just combined. Don't over-mix.
  • Pour your batter into a prepared 5"x9" loaf pan and bake at 350ºF for 35-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out cleanly. If you use a glass pan, bake for an extra 10 minutes.
  • Allow the pound cake to cool in the pan until barely warm and then remove it from the pan to cool completely on a cooling rack before making the lemon glaze.
  • Combine powdered sugar, salt, and buttermilk powder and lemon juice in a bowl.
  • Mix with a hand mixer or whisk until smooth
  • Mix in the soft butter until smooth and creamy
  • Place the pound cake on a cooling rack and then onto another pan to catch the glaze runoff.
  • Pour your glaze over the top of your cooled lemon pound cake and garnish with fresh lemon slices if you desire.
  • Transfer your finished pound cake to a serving platter and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 464 kcal, Carbohydrate 73 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 130 mg, Sodium 245 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 51 g

LEMON-BUTTERMILK POUND CAKE WITH AUNT EVELYN'S LEMON GLAZE



Lemon-Buttermilk Pound Cake with Aunt Evelyn's Lemon Glaze image

My mother's blue-ribbon pound cake recipe. It always gets rave reviews.

Provided by Sarah Copeland Sawicki

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ cups butter, softened
4 eggs
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
  • Beat white sugar and 1 1/2 cups butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 10 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, thoroughly beating each egg into the butter mixture before adding the next.
  • Sift flour, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Add 1/3 of the flour mixture to the butter mixture; mix well. Pour in 1/2 the buttermilk and beat until combined. Repeat adding the remaining flour mixture and buttermilk, beating well after each addition, and ending with the flour mixture. Stir lemon extract into batter. Pour batter into prepared tube pan.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Bake in the oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 60 to 75 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a cake platter or plate.
  • Beat confectioner's sugar, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons butter, and lemon zest together in a bowl until glaze is smooth. Pour about half the glaze over the cake; let cool. Pour remaining glaze over the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.1 calories, Carbohydrate 91.9 g, Cholesterol 128.9 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 372.2 mg, Sugar 63.5 g

GLAZED LEMON POUND CAKE



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Get the most lemon flavor into this pound cake by grating the lemon zest first, then squeezing out the juice. Lemon zest, juice, and glaze give you triple the lemon for a crowd-pleasing pound cake.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 3h

Yield Makes 2 loaves

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan
3 cups all-purpose flour (spooned and leveled), plus more for pan
3/4 cup low-fat buttermilk
Zest of 2 lemons, finely grated
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups sugar
5 large eggs
Lemon Glaze for Glazed Lemon Pound Cake

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees, with rack in lowest position. Butter and flour two 4 1/2-by-8-inch (6-cup) loaf pans.
  • In a small bowl (or liquid measuring cup), combine buttermilk with lemon zest and juice. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda.
  • With an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • With mixer on low, add flour mixture in three parts alternately with the buttermilk mixture in two, beginning and ending with flour; beat just until smooth (do not overmix).
  • Divide batter evenly between pans; smooth tops. Bake until a toothpick inserted in centers comes out clean, 50 to 60 minutes (tent with foil if browning too quickly). Cool 15 minutes in pan. Turn out cakes onto a rack; cool completely before glazing.
  • Set rack with cakes over a baking sheet lined with waxed paper. Pour glaze over cakes, letting it run down the sides; let dry, about 30 minutes.

GLAZED LEMON BUTTERMILK POUND CAKE



Glazed Lemon Buttermilk Pound Cake image

I got this one from a neighbor. Moist, tender and a flavorful poundcake. So good with ice cream. Please use real butter because it makes a great difference in the flavor.

Provided by YungB

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 bundt pan, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
4 large eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F Butter and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl.
  • Beat the butter, sugar and lemon zest in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until creamy.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, until just blended after each addition.
  • With mixer at low speed, gradually beat in the dry ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk and lemon juice.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 75-85 minutes, or just until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake.
  • Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes. Turn out onto a rack to cool completely.
  • GLAZE; Beat the confectioners' sugar, milk, and lemon juice in a medium bowl until smooth.
  • Drizzle over the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 703.9, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 167.9, Sodium 471.5, Carbohydrate 110.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 73.6, Protein 9.1

LEMON BUTTERMILK POUNDCAKE



Lemon Buttermilk Poundcake image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 4h15m

Number Of Ingredients 18

1/2 pound unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups sugar
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
4 large eggs
3 egg yolks
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon strained lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup strained lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 pint strawberries, rinsed, hulled and sliced
1/2 pint raspberries
1/2 pint blueberries
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • This moist, lemony cake is a perfect brunch or picnic cake.
  • Set a rack in the lower third of the oven and preheat to 325 degrees. Butter a 10-inch bundt pan and flour the buttered surface, shaking out the excess. Combine butter, sugar, flour and baking powder in mixer with paddle. Beat on low speed 2 minutes. Combine remaining ingredients and add to mixer in 3 additions, beating 1 minute between each addition. Scrape batter into prepared pan and bake for about 1 hour, until cake is well risen and well colored and a knife inserted between the edge and tube emerges clean. Place cake on a rack in pan. For glaze, combine water and sugar and bring to a boil in a saucepan. Remove from heat and add lemon juice and vanilla. Unmold cake and brush glaze evenly all over outside of cake. Cool and wrap for storage. The berry compote, combine all ingredients, cover and refrigerate several hours. Serve slices of the cake with the compote.

SUPER MOIST BUTTERMILK LEMON POUND CAKE WITH GLAZE



Super moist buttermilk lemon pound cake with glaze image

I've tried so many other Buttermilk lemon pound cake recipes they all turn out dry as a bone so I made quite a few modifications about 10 years ago and now this recipe has been used in my family, and its highly requested by friends, and co-wokers.. Real butter, pudding and egg white are crucial to the moisture, do not...

Provided by Tiffany Cole

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 c all purpose flour
2 1/2 c sugar
3 lemons (zest & juice
3 eggs
1 egg white
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 box instant lemon pudding mix (prepared
1 c buttermilk
1 1/2 stick butter
LEMON GLAZE
2 lemons (zest & juice
2 c confectioners' sugar
1/4 stick butter

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Use Pam baking spray a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt(R)
  • 2. Beat white sugar and 1 1/2 cups butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 10 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, thoroughly beating each egg & egg white into the butter mixture before adding the next.
  • 3. Sift flour, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Add 1/3 of the flour mixture to the butter mixture; mix well. Pour in 1/2 the buttermilk and beat until combined. Repeat adding the remaining flour mixture and buttermilk, beating well after each addition, and ending with the flour mixture. Stir lemon juice, pudding & zest into batter. Pour batter into prepared tube pan.
  • 4. Bake in the oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 60 to 75 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a cake platter or plate.
  • 5. GLAZE' Beat confectioner's sugar, lemon juice, butter, and lemon zest together in a bowl until glaze is smooth. Pour about half the glaze over the cake; let cool. Pour remaining glaze over the cake.

GLAZED LEMON CAKE - (SILVER PALATE) RECIPE - (3.7/5)



Glazed Lemon Cake - (Silver Palate) Recipe - (3.7/5) image

Provided by Maverick19

Number Of Ingredients 14

Lemon Icing, recipe follows:
1/2 pound (2 sticks) sweet butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
3 eggs
3 cups unbleached, all purpose flour, sifted
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup buttermilk
2 tightly packed tablespoons grated lemon zest
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 lb confectioner's sugar
8 Tbsp (1 stick) sweet butter, softened
3 tightly packed Tbsp grated lemon zest
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 10 inch tube pan 2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, blending well after each addition. 3. Sift together flour, baking soda and salt. Stir dry ingredients into egg mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with dry ingredients. Add lemon zest and juice. 4. Pour batter into prepared tube pan. Set on the middle rack of the oven and bake for 1 hour and 5 minutes, or until cake pulls away from sides of pan and a tester inserted in the center comes out clean. 5. Cool cake in the pan, set on a rack, for 10 minutes. Remove cake from pan and spread on icing at once, while cake is still hot. Lemon Icing: Cream sugar and butter thoroughly. Mix in lemon zest and juice, spread on warm cake.

GLAZED LEMON BUTTERMILK CAKE



Glazed Lemon Buttermilk Cake image

Make and share this Glazed Lemon Buttermilk Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Redsie

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 1 cake, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 tablespoons grated lemon rind (about 2 lemons)
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
cooking spray
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, plus
2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2-1 teaspoon lemon extract
3 large eggs
1 cup low-fat buttermilk
1 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon low-fat buttermilk
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • To prepare cake, combine rind and 3 tablespoons juice in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Coat a 10-inch Bundt pan with cooking spray; dust with 2 tablespoons granulated sugar.
  • Lightly spoon the flour into dry measuring cups, and level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk.
  • Place butter in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually add remaining 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, rind mixture, and extract, beating until well blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour mixture and 1 cup buttermilk alternately to sugar mixture, beating at low speed, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  • Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 45 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pan. Cool completely on wire rack.
  • To prepare glaze, combine powdered sugar, 1 1/2 tablespoons juice, and 1 tablespoon buttermilk in a small bowl, stirring until smooth. Drizzle glaze over warm cake. Garnish with grated lemon rind once glaze is set, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.3, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 55.6, Sodium 242.8, Carbohydrate 47.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 28.7, Protein 4.2

GLAZED LEMON POUND CAKE



Glazed Lemon Pound Cake image

This Glazed Lemon Pound Cake doesn't rise very much, so don't be surprised if it's shorter than you might expect.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan
3/4 cup, plus 3 tablespoons sugar, plus more for dusting
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus finely grated zest of 2 lemons, plus more for garnish (optional)
1/4 cup milk
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan. Dust with sugar, and tap out excess; set aside. Whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir together 1 tablespoon lemon juice and the milk.
  • Put butter and 3/4 cup sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix until pale and fluffy, about 2 minutes. Mix in eggs and zest. Working in two batches, alternate mixing in flour mixture and milk mixture. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until a cake tester comes out clean, about 35 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, stir together remaining 3 tablespoons sugar and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Upon removing cake from oven, immediately brush with lemon glaze. Let cake cool in pan 10 minutes. Unmold cake. Brush remaining glaze on top. Garnish with zest.

Tips:

  • To achieve a smooth batter, ensure the butter and buttermilk are at room temperature before mixing.
  • Do not overmix the batter, as this can result in a tough texture. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • For a moist and flavorful cake, use fresh lemon juice and zest. Avoid using bottled lemon juice or lemon extract.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can result in a dry cake.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing. This will help the glaze set and prevent it from becoming runny.
  • For a glossy glaze, brush the cake with additional glaze while it is still warm.

Conclusion:

This Glazed Lemon Buttermilk Pound Cake is a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and fluffy texture, bright lemon flavor, and sweet glaze, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Follow the tips above to ensure your cake turns out perfectly. Enjoy!

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