LEMON POUND CAKES WITH CANDIED LEMON SLICES
Lemon four ways amps up these sour-cream pound cakes: zest goes into the batter, and the loaves are finished with lemon syrup, glaze, and candied pieces of the citrus.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 4h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour two 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch (6-cup) loaf pans; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, and lemon zest; set aside.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on high speed, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition; mix in vanilla. With mixer on low, alternately add flour mixture in three parts, and sour cream in two, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
- Divide batter between prepared pans; smooth tops. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cakes comes out clean, 55 to 65 minutes (tent loosely with foil if browning too quickly). Meanwhile, make Candied Lemon Slices and Lemon Syrup.
- Remove cakes from oven; while they're still in pans, use a wooden skewer or toothpick to poke several holes in tops. Setting aside 1/4 cup Lemon Syrup, pour remainder over cakes. Let cakes cool completely in pans, about 2 hours. Remove from pans, and place, right side up, on a rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. Brush cakes all over with reserved syrup.
- In a small bowl, whisk confectioners' sugar with 2 tablespoons lemon juice; add up to 2 more tablespoons juice until pourable but thick.
- Pour lemon glaze over cakes (still on cooling rack), letting it drip down the sides. Let set, about 30 minutes. Garnish with Candied Lemon Slices.
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PENNY English
[email protected]These lemon pound cakes are the best I've ever had. I highly recommend them.
Riz Khan
[email protected]I made these lemon pound cakes for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. I sold out of them in no time.
Amir Abbas Shadanfar
[email protected]These lemon pound cakes are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're delicious, easy to make, and everyone loves them.
joda holdings
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these lemon pound cakes were easy to make and they turned out great. I will definitely be making them again.
Agron Gazafer (Roni Bomboni RB)
[email protected]These lemon pound cakes are so moist and flavorful. I love the candied lemon slices on top.
Lemon Tables
[email protected]I made these lemon pound cakes for my family and they loved them. They said they were the best lemon pound cakes they've ever had.
Derrick Austin
[email protected]These lemon pound cakes are the best! I've made them several times and they always turn out perfectly.
black brat
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this lemon pound cake recipe. It's the perfect dessert for a summer party.
LALA G
[email protected]These lemon pound cakes were easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.
ARSHAD RAMBO
[email protected]I made these lemon pound cakes with gluten-free flour and they turned out great! I was so happy to find a lemon pound cake recipe that I could enjoy.
Nik Vast
[email protected]These lemon pound cakes were a bit too dense for my taste. I think I would have preferred them if they were a bit lighter and fluffier.
John Calhoon
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but these lemon pound cakes were amazing. The lemon flavor was subtle and not overpowering. I will definitely be making these again.
Abdullah Alnaqeeb
[email protected]These lemon pound cakes are the best I've ever had. The candied lemon slices on top add a perfect touch of sweetness and crunch.
Marexo
[email protected]I made these lemon pound cakes for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly.
Hasanain Alalwan
[email protected]These lemon pound cakes were absolutely delicious! The lemon flavor was perfect, and the cakes were moist and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.