Description
Lemon Pound Cake with Glaze is a zesty, moist delight that brings sunshine to any occasion. This easy-to-make cake features a buttery texture and bright lemon flavor, topped with a sweet glaze that adds the perfect finishing touch.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 4 large eggs
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with the wet mixture alternating with milk until just mixed.
- 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 the cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg