LEMON LOVERS POUND CAKE
There is nothing better than a pound cake from scratch. This cake is tender and buttery with just the right amount of lemon flavor. The sweetness and tartness are a refreshing combination. Drizzled on top is an icing a little different than you'd expect. Using sour cream and butter is slightly rich. It's a cross between a...
Provided by Laura Davis
Categories Cakes
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 17
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.
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John Bart
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the lemon flavor was spot-on. I'll try using a different recipe next time.
Nafeeza Shona
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! I'll definitely be making this again.
Asad Mobile
[email protected]This cake was amazing! It was moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
abubakkar siddik
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Jacob Vanegas
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Sayem Sayem
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a loaf pan and it came out perfectly. The lemon glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
Laiba Bilal
[email protected]This cake was delicious! The lemon flavor was perfect and the cake was moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making this again.
Mason Davis
[email protected]This cake was a bit too dense for my taste, but the lemon flavor was spot-on. I'll try using a different recipe next time.
Katherine Bingham
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great! I'll definitely be making this again.
Ikeyina Chidera
[email protected]This cake was amazing! It was moist and flavorful, and the lemon glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
Jordyn Phillips
[email protected]This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and bland, and the lemon flavor was barely there.
Langson Mlenga
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.
Amad Madi
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out delicious! The lemon flavor was perfect and the cake was moist and fluffy.
Emzee78
[email protected]This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste, but it was still good. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
Saimon Khan
[email protected]I was looking for a lemon pound cake recipe that wasn't too dense, and this one fit the bill. It was light and airy, with a bright lemon flavor. I'll definitely be making this again.
Mackenzie Sithole
[email protected]This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a bundt pan and it came out perfectly. The lemon glaze was the perfect finishing touch.
Allana Winter
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but this cake was surprisingly good. It was light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor was subtle but present.
Mehwish Zehra
[email protected]This lemon pound cake was a hit! It was moist, flavorful, and had the perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. I will definitely be making this again.