LEMON POUND CAKE LOAVES

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My family always asks for this love-me-tender lemon loaf cake. Sometimes, I shake things up and make cupcakes with the batter. So awesome for brunch! -Lola Baxter, Winnebago, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 mini loaves (6 piece each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup sour cream
ICING:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour two 5-3/4x3x2-in loaf pans., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon zest and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, mix icing ingredients. Spoon over loaves. Freeze option: Do not make icing. Securely wrap cooled loaves in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze. To use, thaw at room temperature. Prepare icing as directed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Noyan Shah
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a bundt pan and it was the perfect size.


Zaryab Meerzada Zaryab Meerzada
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a favorite of my family and friends.


Rebecca Owen
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This cake is dense and moist, with a lovely lemon flavor. The glaze is a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it's a great recipe.


Ariyanna Frazier
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I made this cake for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the lemon flavor and the moist texture.


Twinomugisha Henry
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a bundt pan and it was the perfect size.


Tammy Jenkins
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a favorite of my family and friends.


Esethu Msomi
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This cake is dense and moist, with a lovely lemon flavor. The glaze is a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it's a great recipe.


EZE ANNE
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This cake is easy to make and delicious! I love the lemon flavor and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.


Raven Hernandez
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I made this cake for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the lemon flavor and the moist texture.


Mark Geary
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This cake is dense and moist, with a lovely lemon flavor. The glaze is a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it's a great recipe.


Lillian Musenero
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I've made this cake several times and it always turns out perfectly. It's a favorite of my family and friends.


Crystal Hernandez
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This cake was easy to make and turned out great! I used a bundt pan and it was the perfect size.


Kamran Gujjar
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This lemon pound cake is so moist and delicious! I love the lemon flavor and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch.