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Lemon Sour Cream Pound Cake

Lemon Sour Cream Pound Cake recipe

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 105 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

Cooking Method
Cuisine
Courses ,
Difficulty Intermediate
Time
Prep Time: 15 min Cook Time: 60 min Rest Time: 30 min Total Time: 1 hr 45 mins
Servings 8
Calories 2800
Best Season Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 3 Eggs
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup Sour cream
  • Powdered sugar, for dusting
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
  5. Gradually mix in the flour mixture, alternating with the sour cream.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. Once cooled, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 8


Amount Per Serving
Calories 350kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20g31%
Total Carbohydrate 40g14%
Sugars 25g
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.