Lemon Pound Cake
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Pound cake got its name from the traditional recipe that called for 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: 11.
Lemon Pound Cake
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Remove from the oven and let the cake 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 with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 10
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
- Sugars 28g
- 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.