Lemon Pound Cake with a Lemon Glaze
The pound cake got its name from the traditional recipe that used a pound each of butter, sugar, eggs, and flour.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 80 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Lemon Pound Cake with a Lemon Glaze
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk. Begin and end with the flour mixture, mixing just until combined.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.
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Slice and serve.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16g25%
- Total Carbohydrate 48g16%
- Sugars 32g
- 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.
