LEMON PECAN POUND CAKE

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This recipe makes a delicious lemon-flavored pound cake with chopped pecans and a simple lemon glaze.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 eggs
1 ½ cups cake flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon zest
½ cup chopped pecans
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and 2 cups confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in flour and vanilla, then pecans and lemon peel. Turn batter into greased 9 inch tube pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes, or until done. Cool. Remove cake from pan, and invert onto serving plate.
  • Make glaze by mixing 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar with fresh lemon juice. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 74.7 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 109 mg, Sugar 26 g

Dez Nuts
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This was the best pound cake I've ever had! The lemon flavor was so refreshing, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Angela Miyoba
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This cake was delicious! The lemon flavor was so refreshing, and the pecans added a nice crunch.


Amelia Betty
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This cake was a bit dry. I think I may have overbaked it. Next time, I'll check it a few minutes earlier.


Master Evance
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I made this cake for my friend's birthday and she loved it! It was so moist and flavorful. The glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


MD Nasim Khondokar
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This cake was delicious! The lemon flavor was perfect, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Wanot Marcellus
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar in the glaze next time.


gia
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This was the best pound cake I've ever had! The lemon flavor was so refreshing, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Siblu Khan
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This cake was delicious! The lemon flavor was so refreshing, and the pecans added a nice crunch.


Bacon Bitz
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This cake was a bit dry. I think I may have overbaked it. Next time, I'll check it a few minutes earlier.


Stellastina Appiah
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I made this cake for my friend's birthday and she loved it! It was so moist and flavorful. The glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Elias Zufan
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This cake was delicious! The lemon flavor was perfect, and the pecans added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this cake again.


June Blocker
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This cake was a bit too sweet for my taste. I would reduce the amount of sugar in the glaze next time.


MD Zzaman
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Jagdeepsingh Hayer
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This was the best pound cake I've ever had! The lemon flavor was so refreshing, and the pecans added a nice crunch.


Steve Rahm
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out perfectly. It was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was delicious. I will definitely be making this cake again.


Apsharaa Karki
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This cake was a disappointment. It was dry and flavorless. I won't be making it again.


Md Norulaminctg1234
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I made this cake for my family and they all loved it! It was so moist and flavorful. The glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Muhammad uzair Khan
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This cake is so good! The lemon flavor is perfect, and the pecans add a nice crunch. I'll definitely be making this again.


Yehoda Skie
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Easy to follow recipe and the cake turned out moist and delicious! Will definitely be making this cake again.


Judy Skuce
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This lemon pecan pound cake was a hit at my last dinner party. Everyone loved the moist and flavorful cake, and the glaze added the perfect amount of sweetness and tang.