Description
This lemon pound cake boasts a delightful citrus flavor, easy preparation, and a refreshing glaze. Perfect for any occasion, this homemade treat will impress your guests and become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 10-inch bundt pan with flour.
- In a stand mixer, beat the granulated sugar and softened butter on medium speed for about 10 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully mixed into the butter mixture before adding the next.
- In a separate bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and baking soda together.
- Gradually add one-third of the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low until just combined.
- Pour in half of the buttermilk and mix on low until smooth.
- Continue alternating with the remaining flour mixture and buttermilk, ending with the flour mixture.
- Stir in the lemon extract and lemon zest until evenly combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Lower the oven temperature to 325°F and bake for 60 to 75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs and no wet batter. Start checking at 60 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure the butter is at room temperature to achieve a fluffy texture.
Using fresh lemon juice and zest enhances the cake’s flavor remarkably.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 100mg