ALMOND-LEMON POUND CAKE

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This lemon-almond cake is the first cake I learned to make more than 30 years ago, and it's still a favorite of mine. You can freeze any leftover cake and berry sauce for another time. -Michaela Rosenthal, Woodland Hills, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 teaspoon plus 3/4 cup butter, softened, divided
2 teaspoons confectioners' sugar
1 cup slivered almonds
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/3 cup sour cream
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 cup cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 cup lemon juice
TOPPING:
1 cup each frozen unsweetened raspberries, strawberries and blueberries
1/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Grease the bottom and sides of a 9-in. round baking pan with 1 teaspoon butter. Sprinkle with confectioners' sugar; set aside. Place the almonds and sugar in a blender or food processor; cover and process until finely ground., In a small bowl, cream remaining butter; beat in almond mixture until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in sour cream and lemon zest. Combine the flour and baking powder; add to creamed mixture alternately with lemon juice., Pour into prepared pan. , Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Invert onto a wire rack to cool completely. , For topping, in a heavy saucepan, combine the berries, sugar and lemon juice. Cook and stir over medium-low heat for 10 minutes or until mixture begins to thicken. Sprinkle cake with confectioners' sugar. Serve with berry topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 654 calories, Fat 37g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 143mg cholesterol, Sodium 334mg sodium, Carbohydrate 76g carbohydrate (51g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 9g protein.

INGANATHI inga
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This cake is absolutely delicious! The texture is so moist and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Norbert Zsolt Szabo
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Pete Warner
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the almond and lemon flavors complement each other.


Ryan McEwen
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had. Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Syed Hamid Raza
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This is the best pound cake I've ever had! The texture is so moist and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


TUNAR GARAZADE
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's so moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Sameer Nawaz
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! The lemon adds a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the cake. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Alena Veltrusk√°
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and texture of the cake. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pound cake.


Dani Littleton
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This cake is absolutely delicious! The texture is so moist and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this cake again.


James Baxkey
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Adebusola Temitope
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This cake is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love the way the almond and lemon flavors complement each other.


Qaim Din
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he's ever had. Thank you for sharing this recipe!


Michael Holleman
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This is the best pound cake I've ever had! The texture is so moist and fluffy, and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.


Chinedu Victor
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's so moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Khan Bhani786
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This cake is absolutely delicious! I love the combination of almond and lemon flavors. It's the perfect cake for any occasion.


Hawa Ismail
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and texture of the cake. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make pound cake.


Thebos Shonzee
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This almond lemon pound cake is so moist and flavorful! The lemon adds a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the cake. I will definitely be making this cake again.