Who can resist a Lemon Pound Cake? Not me! This cake has a smooth texture and the right amount of tangy lemon, topped with lemon glaze.
Happy tax day (or maybe not!) - well, I guess you have until Monday to file but if you already have your taxes done, how about celebrating with this Lemon Pound Cake.
It's bursting full of flavor, so moist and perfect to snack on. And hey, it's been about a month since I shared a lemon recipe and you know I love my citrus! I didn't want you to go through withdrawal 🙂
How was your week? Looking forward to the weekend? As I mentioned on my last post, we were vacationing in Florida visiting family. The time went by really quick but were so lucky that all the days were sunny and warm! My sister-in-law and I were able to get to the beach for a couple days where we rented a couple chairs and just relaxed.
When we were hungry for lunch, we walked over to the boardwalk, grabbed something quick and headed back to our chairs. The only thing we had to deal with was the red tide. If you aren't familiar with that, it's an algae bloom that causes some people to cough and not too kind to the fish. I was OK with it and did see some fish on the beach but it was only on the first day.
Nothing was going to stop me from heading to the beach as it's my favorite thing to do. This pasty white Minnesota body needed to soak up some vitamin D and get a little glow. Mission accomplished!
Hope you enjoy this pound cake recipe as much as we did! It's the perfect recipe to have on hand for yourself or if you have guests. I'm hoping our Florida family will come to visit us sometime (hey, it's warmer now) and I'll be serving them this tasty treat!
Yummy glaze!
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Lemon Pound Cake
This Lemon Pound cake is delicious!! Full of lemon flavor!
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 4 eggs
- 3 cups flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 ¼ cup powder sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Heat oven to 325°F and then you will grease and flour a bundt pan; set aside
- In a large bowl, combine sugar and butter at medium speed, be sure to scrape bowl often, until creamy. Continue beating, adding 1 egg at a time, until well mixed.
- In a medium bowl mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt
- On low speed alternately add the flour mixture and then the buttermilk and scraping bowl often to the sugar/butter mixture, until well mixed. Add lemon zest and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Continue beating until well mixed.
- Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake 55-65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Invert onto serving plate; cool completely.
- Stir together powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons lemon juice and enough milk for desired glazing consistency in small bowl. Drizzle over cooled cake
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 14 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 421Total Fat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 89mgSodium: 290mgCarbohydrates: 68gFiber: 1gSugar: 47gProtein: 5g
Nutritional information provided is computer-generated and only an estimate. You may want to do your own research with the ingredients listed if you have concerns about health or specific diets.
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Carole @ From My Carolina Home says
Oh, great minds think alike, LOL, I am working on a lemon cake donut recipe! Your pound cake looks yummy!
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
Sounds good - can't wait to see your recipe!
Joanie Zisk says
I love lemon desserts and this cake looks perfect!
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
Thanks Joanie!
Megan Kohrs says
How did you know lemon desserts are my weakness?! This cake looks like the perfect way to end any day this spring!
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
I'm with you Megan - I'm a lemonhead 🙂
Erin Dee says
You couldn't get me to Florida in the summer but I'd love to be there right about now. 😉 And this cake looks so lovely! The lighting in that first picture is what I think the lighting must look like in heaven. Haha. Really! So very pretty.
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
Thanks Erin! Yes, pretty hot in the summer!
eatgood4life.blogspot.com says
It looks so moist. Perfect flavor for spring. I need to make some more cakes and lemon flavor sounds just perfect!
Deb@CookingOnTheFrontBurner says
Thanks - lemon reminds me of spring too!
Michelle Verkade says
This might be the prettiest pound cake I've ever seen! Plus, I absolutely love lemon so I cannot wait to try this out!
handmade by amalia says
One of my favorites. Yum. Thanks for sharing.
Amalia
xo
Andi @ Weary Chef says
I am always ready for a lemon cake! That glaze makes me swoon! 😉
Cathy Trochelman says
This is such a gorgeous cake!
Marcie Flavor the Moments says
This cake would make tax day bearable! haha It looks so delicious, Deb!
Kelly Kimbrough says
Looks delicious! Makes me almost wish I still cooked. 🙂
gigi says
I love lemon and I love pound cake! Pinning this! And, I see you have other lemon recipes!
Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says
I'm a lemon lover, big time! Pinned, and will give it a try!
Joan Defino says
Again with the lemon! Just kidding, Deb. I think your lemon love is catching as all these recipes are going on my 'to make' list. I'm glad you enjoyed the beach and sun.
Karly @ Buns In My Oven says
This cake looks wonderful! Thanks for linking up with What's Cookin' Wednesday!
Winnie says
Classic cake and it looks FANTASTIC !!
Rachel @ I Love My Disorganized Life says
Girl, you've got me drooling here!
Carrie says
Yum! This looks AMAZING!
Laurie says
I'm loving the lemon recipes being shared - your cake looks amazing! Pinning to share! Thanks so much for sharing with us this week at Brag About it!
Stephanie Abbott says
Lemon is a favorite of mine. Added to my Pinterest queue. I'd love for you to join our link up To Grandmas House We Go.
http://abbottsathome.com/2017/03/14/to-grandmas-house-we-go-link-party-27/
Gina @ MoneywiseMoms says
I love LEMON! Thanks for joining us at Tasty Tuesdays this week 🙂
Foodie Fanatic and Lifestyle Enthusiasts Emily, Barbara, and Elizabeth says
Yum! Beautiful and great for Easter!
Emily
http://www.fortuitousfoodies.com
Clara Sitter says
I absolutely love this cake. I make it all the time for dessert and/or for breakfast. Thank You!!!
Deb Attinella says
I am so glad you like this cake...we love it too!