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Lemon pound cake loaf with a shiny glaze

Lemon Pound Cake


  • Author: Alissa
  • Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10 slices 1x

Description

Lemon Pound Cake. From Alissa.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup (226g) butter
  • 1 1/2 cups (300g) sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) lemon juice
  • 2 cups (250g) flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) sour cream

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a loaf pan.
  2. Cream butter and sugar. Beat in eggs, zest, and juice. Alternate flour and sour cream.
  3. Bake 55 to 65 minutes. Cool 10 minutes, then spoon on a glaze of powdered sugar and lemon juice.

Notes

Room-temperature butter creams. Cold butter stays in lumps.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American