LEMON LOVER'S POUND CAKE

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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.

Afaq Ilyas
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I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but this cake was really good. I'd definitely make it again.


Randy Chamberlain
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This cake is so good! I'll definitely be making it again.


Naima Sherps
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I made this cake for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it!


Cherie Peters
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This cake is amazing! I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Manda Man
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I love this cake! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Rehman Jokhio
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This cake is delicious! The lemon flavor is perfect and the glaze is amazing.


Shanu Akter
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! It was the perfect dessert for a special occasion.


Awais khan Zadroo
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This cake is so moist and flavorful. I love the lemon zest and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


David Whitehouse Jr
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out great. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious.


Amy
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This is an awesome cake! I made it for a party and it was a huge hit. The flavor is amazing and the texture is perfect.


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