Lemon Lover’S Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Lemon Lover’S Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Baking & Desserts
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 3 cups sugar; 6 large eggs, room temperature; 5 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1 teaspoon lemon extract; 3 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1-1/4 cups sour cream; 1/4 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons butter, softened; 2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
5 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups sour cream
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest

1
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in lemon juice, zest and extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Beat just until combined.
2
Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350u00b0 for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
3
For icing, in a small bowl, beat the sour cream and butter until smooth. Gradually add confectioners' sugar. Beat in lemon juice and zest. Drizzle over the cake. Store in the refrigerator.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 3 cups sugar, 6 large eggs, room temperature, 5 tablespoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Lemon Lover’S Pound Cake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Lemon Lover’S Pound Cake

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