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Glazed Lemon Pound Cake
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Glazed Lemon Pound Cake

Moist and zesty, this glazed lemon pound cake bursts with bright citrus flavor and has a tender crumb. It’s an easy treat that will brighten any day.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword baked goods, dessert recipe, lemon cake, pound cake, sweet treat
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 10 servings
Calories 287kcal
Author Liza Agbanlog

Ingredients

Loaf:

  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter , at room temperature
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 3 large eggs , at room temperature
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp baking powder
  • 1/3 cup sour cream , removed from fridge 15 minutes before using

Glaze:

  • 1/2 cup icing/confectioners' sugar
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice , plus more as needed

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Grease and flour an 8x4-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper that covers the bottom and long sides with an inch extending past the top of the pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Add the flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the sour cream, beating well after each addition.
  • Pour into the prepared pan and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a cake tester inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before removing from the pan to a wire rack to cool.
  • Meanwhile prepare the glaze, adding enough lemon juice to make a pourable glaze. Place a baking tray under the cooling rack to catch any drips and spoon glaze slowly over top and sides of loaf. Cool completely.

Notes

Recipe source: Seasons and Suppers

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 41g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 77mg | Sodium: 116mg | Potassium: 61mg | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 405IU | Vitamin C: 2.7mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1.1mg