Best 4 Pound Cake With Lemon Cream Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable pound cake adorned with a luscious lemon cream. This classic dessert embodies a harmonious balance of flavors, textures, and aromas that will tantalize your taste buds. The dense, buttery crumb of the pound cake provides a sturdy foundation for the vibrant lemon cream, which bursts with a refreshing citrus zing. This heavenly union is further enhanced by the optional glaze, which adds a glossy sheen and an extra layer of sweetness.

Our comprehensive guide features two exceptional recipes: the classic pound cake recipe and the velvety lemon cream recipe. The pound cake recipe yields a moist and tender cake with a golden-brown crust, while the lemon cream recipe produces a smooth and tangy filling that perfectly complements the richness of the cake. Both recipes are meticulously detailed with precise measurements and clear instructions, ensuring a seamless baking experience even for novice bakers.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON LOVER'S POUND CAKE



Lemon Lover's Pound Cake image

Everyone raves about this pretty dessert-and it sure doesn't last long with my family. It also freezes beautifully, so why not make two and pop one into the freezer for another day? -Annettia Mounger, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
5 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups sour cream
ICING:
1/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 658 calories, Fat 26g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 146mg cholesterol, Sodium 286mg sodium, Carbohydrate 101g carbohydrate (76g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 8g protein.

SOUR CREAM LEMON POUND CAKE



Sour Cream Lemon Pound Cake image

Light and moist sour cream pound cake with a wonderful lemon zing. Easy as it is tasty!

Provided by LillysMom

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs
¾ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x4-inch loaf pan.
  • Cream sugar and butter together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs, sour cream, and lemon extract. Add flour and baking soda; mix well. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove the loaf from the pan and dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 87.8 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 63.3 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

POUND CAKE WITH LEMON CREAM



Pound Cake with Lemon Cream image

Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 slices prepared pound cake
1 cup light whipped topping
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Mint sprigs, optional

Steps:

  • Arrange pound cake on individual plates. Mix together whipped topping, lemon juice and lemon zest. Mix well and spoon mixture over pound cake. Garnish with mint sprigs.

LEMON-CREAM CHEESE POUND CAKE



Lemon-Cream Cheese Pound Cake image

I have this thing with cream cheese. I like it with lots of different things. I really like it with lemon. This is a tasty recipe that I make for the summer. I believe it came from TOH. I haven't changed anything from the original as we like it so much!

Provided by Chef on the coast

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 16 slices, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups sugar
1 1/4 cups margarine or 1 1/4 cups butter, softened
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1/2 teaspoon orange extract
1/8 teaspoon salt
6 eggs
2 3/4 cups flour
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon butter or 1 tablespoon margarine, softened
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel
2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Grease and flour bundt cake pan.
  • Beat sugar, margarine and cream cheese on large bowl until fluffy.
  • Beat in lemon juice, vanilla, extracts and salt.
  • Add eggs, one at time, beating after each addition.
  • Add flour; beat until smooth.
  • Spread in pan.
  • Bake about 90 minutes or until golden brown and toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
  • Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan.
  • Cool completely.
  • Spread lemon glaze over cake, allowing some to drizzle down side.
  • For glaze - mix all ingredients until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466, Fat 21.9, SaturatedFat 6.7, Cholesterol 96.8, Sodium 258.3, Carbohydrate 62.4, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 45.2, Protein 5.8

Tips:

  • Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth, well-blended batter.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy for a fine crumb.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Gently fold in the dry ingredients to avoid overmixing and a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven to ensure even cooking.
  • Allow the cake to cool completely before frosting for a clean and professional finish.
  • Make sure the lemon curd is thick enough to avoid a runny glaze.
  • Decorate the cake with fresh lemon zest or slices for a refreshing touch.

Conclusion:

This pound cake with lemon cream is a delightful treat that combines the classic flavors of pound cake with a tangy lemon glaze. The cake is moist and tender, with a rich crumb and a hint of sweetness. The lemon cream adds a bright and refreshing flavor, making this cake perfect for any occasion. Whether you're serving it for dessert, brunch, or a special occasion, this pound cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

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