Best 9 Lemon Lovers Pound Cake Recipes

LEMON POUND CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Spray two 8½ x 4½-inch loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray. Line the long sides of the pans with parchment paper "slings" and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray again.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
• In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, lemon zest and lemon juice. Set aside.
• In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or beaters), cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then beat in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl again.
• With the mixer on low speed, beat in one-quarter of the flour mixture, then one-third of the buttermilk mixture. Beat in another quarter of the flour, then another third of the buttermilk mixture. Repeat with another quarter of the flour and the remaining buttermilk mixture. Finally, beat in the remaining flour mixture. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and give a quick mix to make sure all of the ingredients are well-incorporated.
• Divide the thick batter into the prepared pans and smooth with a rubber spatula. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until the top is golden and a tester comes out clean.
• Set the cakes on a cooling rack, and cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife along the unlined sides of the pans to loosen the cake from the pan. Using the parchment slings, lift the cakes out of the pans and place onto the rack, leaving the parchment paper in place under the cakes. Let cool for about 1 hour.
• When the cakes are almost cool, make the syrup. Combine the water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
• When the cakes are cool, carefully transfer them to serving platters.
• Gradually brush the warm syrup all over the cakes, including the sides, letting it soak in as you go.
• To make the glaze: in a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice. Add more confectioners' sugar or lemon juice as necessary to make a thick but pourable glaze (it should be a little thicker than you'd think, about the consistency of molasses or honey). Spoon the glaze over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides. Let the cakes sit for about one hour to allow the glaze to set before serving.
• Note: If you'd like to make your own buttermilk, check out the easy method here.
• Note: You'll need 4 to 5 large lemons for the entire recipe.
• Make-Ahead/Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The cakes can be made up to 1 day ahead of time and stored in a cake dome or airtight container at room temperature. They can also be frozen (without the final glaze) for up to 3 months. After they are completely cooled, double-wrap securely with aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap, or place them in a heavy-duty freezer bag. Thaw overnight on the countertop before serving. (Add the syrup before the cake is frozen and add the glaze after the cake is thawed.)

LEMON LOVERS POUND CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Generously butter and flour a 2-piece tube pan and set aside.
• Sift together the flour, pudding mix, baking powder and salt, set aside.
• In the mixing bowl of a stand mixer, beat together the sugar, melted butter, vegetable oil, lemon zest, lemon and vanilla extracts.
• Lower the speed of the mixer and add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
• Begin to add the sifted dry ingredients alternately with the milk. Mix well.
• After all of the ingredients have been added, increase the speed of the mixer and beat on medium speed for 1-2 minutes, stopping to scrape the bowl periodically. The batter will be thick and creamy.
• Pour into the prepared tube pan. Bounce the cake pan on the counter a few times to remove any air bubbles and settle the batter.
• Move the oven rack to the lower third of the oven. Bake for approximately 1 hour and 15-20 minutes.
• Test the center with a toothpick and if it shows moist crumbs, remove from the oven.
• Cool in the tube pan for 20 minutes then remove the outer ring from the pan and cool completely on a cooling rack.
• To prepare the creamy lemon glazeIn a small mixing bowl, stir the heavy cream, lemon juice and lemon zest into the powdered sugar.
• Mix until the powdered sugar is dissolved and there are no lumps. Add additional lemon juice, if needed to thin for drizzling.
• Drizzle over the cooled cake.

OLD-FASHIONED LEMON POUND CAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
• Combine sugar, flour, eggs, shortening, whole milk, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and baking powder in a large bowl; pour into the prepared pans.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes.

LEMON LOVERS POUND CAKE

Steps:

• 1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
• 2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
• 3. Stir in lemon juice, zest, and extract.
• 4. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
• 5. Alternate adding the flour mixture with the sour cream.
• 6. Blending until it is combined.
• 7. Pour into a very well greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan or Bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
• 8. For the icing, in a small mixing bowl, beat the sour cream and butter until blended. Gradually add confectioners' sugar. Beat in lemon juice and zest.
• 9. Drizzle over the cake. Store in the refrigerator.

LEMON LOVER'S POUND CAKE

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, mix the butter and sugar about 5 minutes or until light and fluffy.
• Add eggs 1 at a time, beating after each addition.
• Add in the lemon juice, lemon peel, and lemon extract; stir to combine.
• In another bowl, add the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir to combine.
• Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with the sour cream.
• Beat just until combined.
• Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch bundt pan.
• Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until a pick comes out clean.
• Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan to cool on a wire rack.
• To make icing: in a bowl, beat the sour cream and butter until well blended.
• Gradually add powdered sugar; stir to combine.
• Beat in the lemon juice and lemon peel.
• Drizzle over cooled cake.
• Store in the refrigerator.

LEMON LOVER'S POUND CAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in lemon juice, zest and extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Beat just until combined., Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 55-60 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely., For icing, in a small bowl, beat the sour cream and butter until smooth. Gradually add confectioners' sugar. Beat in lemon juice and zest. Drizzle over the cake. If desired, top with additional grated lemon zest. Store in the refrigerator.

LEMON POUND CAKE LOAVES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour two 5-3/4x3x2-in loaf pans., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon zest and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, mix icing ingredients. Spoon over loaves. Freeze option: Do not make icing. Securely wrap cooled loaves in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze. To use, thaw at room temperature. Prepare icing as directed.

LEMON POUND CAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in milk. Add dry cake mix and eggs; beat until combined. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan., Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

CALIFORNIA LEMON POUND CAKE

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest and extract. Combine the flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Beat just until combined. , Pour into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. , In a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over top of cake.