Lemon Pound Cake Recipe

Name: Lemon Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 c. vegetable shortening; 1 c. butter, softened; 3 c. sugar; 3 tsp. lemon extract; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 3 tsp. grated lemon rind; 6 large eggs; 3 c. all-purpose flour; 1 tsp. baking powder; 1 c. sweet milk, warmed

Servings: persons

1 c. vegetable shortening
1 c. butter, softened
3 c. sugar
3 tsp. lemon extract
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3 tsp. grated lemon rind
6 large eggs
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 c. sweet milk, warmed

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Preheat oven to 325u00b0.
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Grease and lightly flour a 10-inch cake pan. In a large bowl, cream shortening and butter. Gradually add sugar, mixing until light and fluffy. Stir in the lemon and vanilla extracts and grated lemon rind. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour and baking powder and stir them into batter a little at a time alternately with warm milk. Do not overbeat. Spoon the batter into prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour and 20 to 30 minutes or until the cake pulls away from the sides of the pan and a cake tester comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 to 15 minutes before removing it. Cool it completely on a rack before placing it on a serving platter. It is better the 2nd day.

2040

kcal

Calories

Fat

323

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 c. vegetable shortening, 1 c. butter, softened, 3 c. sugar, 3 tsp. lemon extract, and more.

Yes, Lemon 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 Pound Cake

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