Lemon Pound Cake
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Lemon pound cake is believed to have originated in England in the 18th century and was traditionally made with a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Lemon Pound Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
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In a separate bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Mix until just blended.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Once cooled, dust the top of the cake with powdered sugar. Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 45g15%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.