LEMON GLAZED POUND CAKE BY LADY ROSE
If you like lemon you are sure to love this Lemon Glazed Pound Cake, that can be made by using either cream cheese, or Sour Cream to keep it moist. The 3 boosts of flavor added by the lemon gelatin, lemon zest, and lemon extract, add a lot of depth & flavor to the taste. This is one of my favorite cakes. I am sure it will become...
Provided by Rose Mary Mogan
Categories Cakes
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 325 DEGREES F. In a bowl cream together the softened butter with cream cheese OR sour cream which ever you prefer to use, until it is pale yellow, gradually add sugar a little at a time, and continue to beat until well blended and mixture is no longer grainey. About 6-7 minutes.
- 2. Then slowly add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then add lemon extract, lemon zest, & yellow food color if using. Beat to mix well.
- 3. In a medium bowl add 3 cups of flour, lemon gelatin, & stir to mix. Then gradually add flour mixture to creamed mixture A LITTLE AT A TIME. Beating well after each addition for a total of about 10 minutes.
- 4. Spray bundt pan with Bakers Joy. Then pour cake batter into bundt pan. Smooth top of cake with spatula or back of spoon, and place in preheated 325 degree F oven, and bake for approximately 1 and a half hours, or until tooth pick comes out clean when inserted into center of cake.
- 5. TO MAKE THE GLAZE: Mix all ingredients together in a small microwaveable bowl, except lemon zest & food color, then microwave 1 minute till butter melts. Remove, add lemon zest& food color and stir till thourgly mixed. DRIZZLE glaze over cake, and along edge of cake and allow it to drizzle down the sides.Add additional milk if you want a thinner glaze. You can also use this glaze for cinnamon rolls or another cake, and for added crunch add chopped nuts on top.
- 6. ALTERNATE GLAZE: 1 cup sugar, 1/3 cup lemon juice, 1 stick butter,1 Tablespoon lemon zest. Add sugar, lemon juice, butter in a medium sauce pan, & cook over low heat, stirring till butter melts, and mixture begins to boil around edges. Stir until sugar is no longer grainy, & mixture becomes thick & syrupy, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat & add lemon zest. Then poke holes in top of cake with skewer or long tined fork and gradually pour glaze over cake with a spoon,and allow glaze to soak in. Allow to rest for about 5 minutes then invert cake and repeat step if there is glaze left. Allow cake to cool completely before slicing.
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Hafiz Zubair
[email protected]I love this cake. It's my go-to recipe for any occasion.
MuhammadHaroon Khan
[email protected]This cake is so delicious. I highly recommend it.
Martyna Piotrowska
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand.
kgc rasel
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make. I'm not a very experienced baker, but I was able to make it without any problems.
Sangay Choden
[email protected]I love the tangy lemon flavor of this cake.
reynaldo nunez
[email protected]This cake is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing.
SHZXU
[email protected]I've never been a big fan of pound cake, but this recipe changed my mind. It's so good!
Saeed Alzahrani
[email protected]This cake is so moist and delicious. I will definitely be making it again.
Talha Sidiqui
[email protected]I love the lemon glaze on this cake. It's the perfect finishing touch.
Prasenjit Roy
[email protected]This cake is easy to make and always a hit with my family and friends.
Dhruba Mallik
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now and it always turns out perfect. It's a great recipe to have on hand for any occasion.
Kasule abdu
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful. I highly recommend it.
Namuli Betty
[email protected]I love the combination of lemon and pound cake. It's the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
kanyange anisha
[email protected]This cake is perfect for any occasion. I've made it for birthdays, parties, and even just for a snack.
Selena Hansen
[email protected]I've never made a pound cake before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The cake turned out beautifully and tasted amazing.
Amaar Ahmed
[email protected]The lemon glaze is what really makes this cake. It's so tangy and sweet.
Md mujahid Rana
[email protected]This cake is easy to make and always turns out perfect. I've made it several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.
Df sha Dhas
[email protected]I made this cake for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
DanTheMan2011 Makovetskiy
[email protected]This lemon glazed pound cake is so moist and delicious! The lemon glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.