Lemon-Glazed Pound Cake
Lemon-Glazed Pound Cake is a delightful blend of moist, buttery cake infused with vibrant lemon zest and drizzled with a sweet glaze. This charming dessert is perfect for any occasion, from brunch to tea parties, and will leave your guests raving about its refreshing flavor. Easy to make and visually stunning, this cake promises to be the star of your dessert table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp milk or heavy cream (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth; drizzle over cooled cake.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Experiment by adding poppy seeds for crunch or substituting almond extract for vanilla. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four days or refrigerate for up to a week.