GOLDEN LEMON POUND CAKE

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Years ago, while pastoring a church in New Mexico, I worked in a nursing home. For a Christmas party, I baked this pound cake. Everyone raved over the treats "my wife" made. When I told them I'd made them myself, they were astonished.-Douglas Jennings, Ottawa, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
1-1/4 cups sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2/3 cup milk
2-1/4 cups cake flour
1-1/4 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 eggs
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in lemon juice and extract. Combine the flour, salt and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture alternately with milk. Beat just until combined., Pour into a greased and floured 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. , Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 41mg cholesterol, Sodium 227mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Afra Islam
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This cake was a hit at my last party! Everyone loved the moist, flavorful crumb and the bright lemon flavor. It was also surprisingly easy to make, and I'll definitely be adding it to my regular baking rotation.


Martin Ssemuju
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This cake was a bit tricky to make, but it was worth the effort. The lemon flavor was amazing and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Md Lamea
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I'm not a big fan of lemon cake, but this recipe changed my mind. The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the lemon flavor was just right. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Robaa kemboi
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This cake was delicious! The lemon flavor was perfectly balanced and the cake was so moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Radamel Onfroy
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the lemon flavor and the moist, fluffy texture. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Bassam Link
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The lemon flavor was very strong, which I liked. The cake was also very moist and fluffy. I would recommend this recipe, but I would suggest using less sugar.


wandera david
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I was really impressed with this cake! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The lemon flavor was very strong, which I liked. The cake was also very moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


RASEL
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This cake was very easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The lemon flavor was very subtle, which I liked. The cake was also very moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Arthur Puas
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I made this cake for a friend's birthday and it was a huge hit! The cake was very moist and flavorful. The lemon flavor was perfect. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Muhammad Sad
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This cake was delicious! The lemon flavor was very strong, but it was not overpowering. The cake was also very moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Swisstt Only
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still very good. The lemon flavor was very strong, which I liked. The cake was also very moist and fluffy. I would recommend this recipe, but I would suggest using less sugar.


Tersia Februarie
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I was really impressed with this cake! It was so easy to make and it turned out perfectly. The lemon flavor was very subtle, which I liked. The cake was also very moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Manan Shafiq
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I made this cake for my family and they loved it! The cake was very moist and flavorful. The lemon flavor was not too strong, and the cake was not too sweet. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Hamza Mian Hamza Mian
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This cake is delicious! The lemon flavor is very prominent, but it's not overpowering. The cake is also very moist and fluffy. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Ismail Hossan
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the cake always turns out perfectly. The lemon flavor is divine and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I've made it for potlucks, parties, and even just for a snack at home. It's always a hit!


Keith Mavumisa
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This cake is amazing! I've made it twice now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The lemon flavor is perfectly balanced and the cake is so moist and fluffy. I highly recommend this recipe!


Ashley S.
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I'm not usually a fan of pound cake, but this recipe changed my mind! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the cake is so moist. I'll definitely be making this again.


Ayanda Mthembu
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I made this cake for my son's birthday and it was a huge success! He and his friends loved it, and I was really happy with how it turned out. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the lemon flavor was perfect.


sandhya rai
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This cake was a hit at my last dinner party! Everyone loved the moist, flavorful crumb and the bright lemon flavor. It was also surprisingly easy to make, and I'll definitely be adding it to my regular baking rotation.


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