Mildreds Lemon Pound Cake
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 95 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
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
- 2 Eggs
- 2 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup Whole milk
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cooled, dust the top with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 16g25%
- Total Carbohydrate 50g17%
- 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.