Best 5 Lemon Buttermilk Pound Cake Recipes

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Are you craving a delectable and zesty treat that bursts with the flavors of lemon and buttermilk? Look no further than the classic lemon buttermilk pound cake, a culinary masterpiece that promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you wanting more. With its moist and fluffy texture, balanced sweetness, and refreshing citrus notes, this delightful cake is a perfect choice for any occasion, whether it's a casual brunch, an afternoon tea party, or a special celebration. The combination of lemon and buttermilk creates a unique flavor that is both tangy and creamy, while the pound cake batter provides a dense and rich base that perfectly complements the citrus flavors. So, get ready to embark on a culinary adventure as we delve into the secrets of creating the ultimate lemon buttermilk pound cake, a treat that will surely impress and satisfy even the most discerning palates.

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LEMON-BUTTERMILK POUND CAKE WITH AUNT EVELYN'S LEMON GLAZE



Lemon-Buttermilk Pound Cake with Aunt Evelyn's Lemon Glaze image

My mother's blue-ribbon pound cake recipe. It always gets rave reviews.

Provided by Sarah Copeland Sawicki

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ cups butter, softened
4 eggs
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
  • Beat white sugar and 1 1/2 cups butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 10 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, thoroughly beating each egg into the butter mixture before adding the next.
  • Sift flour, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Add 1/3 of the flour mixture to the butter mixture; mix well. Pour in 1/2 the buttermilk and beat until combined. Repeat adding the remaining flour mixture and buttermilk, beating well after each addition, and ending with the flour mixture. Stir lemon extract into batter. Pour batter into prepared tube pan.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Bake in the oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 60 to 75 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a cake platter or plate.
  • Beat confectioner's sugar, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons butter, and lemon zest together in a bowl until glaze is smooth. Pour about half the glaze over the cake; let cool. Pour remaining glaze over the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.1 calories, Carbohydrate 91.9 g, Cholesterol 128.9 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 372.2 mg, Sugar 63.5 g

LEMON-BUTTERMILK POUND CAKE



Lemon-Buttermilk Pound Cake image

Here's the recipe I reach for when I need something tried and true. The old-fashioned cake has a tangy lemon flavor and is a nice dessert for potlucks or most any occasion. -Marianna King, Gastonia, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup shortening
1/2 cup butter, softened
2-1/2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
LEMON SAUCE:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup lemon juice
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350° for 75-80 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes. , Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a wire rack placed over a sheet of waxed paper., In a large saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until reduced to 1-1/2 cups, about 10 minutes. , Poke holes in top of cake; spoon about 1/4 cup sauce into holes. Let stand for 10 minutes. Poke holes into sides of cake; brush remaining sauce over cake. Cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SUPER MOIST BUTTERMILK LEMON POUND CAKE WITH GLAZE



Super moist buttermilk lemon pound cake with glaze image

I've tried so many other Buttermilk lemon pound cake recipes they all turn out dry as a bone so I made quite a few modifications about 10 years ago and now this recipe has been used in my family, and its highly requested by friends, and co-wokers.. Real butter, pudding and egg white are crucial to the moisture, do not...

Provided by Tiffany Cole

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h30m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 c all purpose flour
2 1/2 c sugar
3 lemons (zest & juice
3 eggs
1 egg white
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 box instant lemon pudding mix (prepared
1 c buttermilk
1 1/2 stick butter
LEMON GLAZE
2 lemons (zest & juice
2 c confectioners' sugar
1/4 stick butter

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Use Pam baking spray a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt(R)
  • 2. Beat white sugar and 1 1/2 cups butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 10 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, thoroughly beating each egg & egg white into the butter mixture before adding the next.
  • 3. Sift flour, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Add 1/3 of the flour mixture to the butter mixture; mix well. Pour in 1/2 the buttermilk and beat until combined. Repeat adding the remaining flour mixture and buttermilk, beating well after each addition, and ending with the flour mixture. Stir lemon juice, pudding & zest into batter. Pour batter into prepared tube pan.
  • 4. Bake in the oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 60 to 75 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a cake platter or plate.
  • 5. GLAZE' Beat confectioner's sugar, lemon juice, butter, and lemon zest together in a bowl until glaze is smooth. Pour about half the glaze over the cake; let cool. Pour remaining glaze over the cake.

GLAZED LEMON BUTTERMILK POUND CAKE



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I got this one from a neighbor. Moist, tender and a flavorful poundcake. So good with ice cream. Please use real butter because it makes a great difference in the flavor.

Provided by YungB

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 bundt pan, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
2 tablespoons grated lemon zest
4 large eggs, at room temperature
3/4 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon milk
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F Butter and flour a 10-inch Bundt pan.
  • Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt into a large bowl.
  • Beat the butter, sugar and lemon zest in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until creamy.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, until just blended after each addition.
  • With mixer at low speed, gradually beat in the dry ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk and lemon juice.
  • Spoon the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 75-85 minutes, or just until golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Run a knife around the edges of the pan to loosen the cake.
  • Cool the cake in the pan for 15 minutes. Turn out onto a rack to cool completely.
  • GLAZE; Beat the confectioners' sugar, milk, and lemon juice in a medium bowl until smooth.
  • Drizzle over the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 703.9, Fat 26.3, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 167.9, Sodium 471.5, Carbohydrate 110.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 73.6, Protein 9.1

BUTTERMILK LEMON POUND CAKE



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This is one delicious pound cake!! The buttermilk makes the cake nice and moist and the lemon gives a nice fresh flavor. My sister always asks me to make it when I visit. Great with fresh fruit or just with tea or coffee. Enjoy!

Provided by Mary Silva

Categories     Cakes

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 c sugar
1 c butter, softened
4 large eggs
1/2 tsp vanilla
3 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 c buttermilk
2 Tbsp freshley grated lemon zest
1 Tbsp lemon juice, fresh
glaze ingredients
1 1/4 c powdered sugar
2 tsp lemon juice, fresh
1-2 Tbsp milk

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 325 degrees. Grease and flour a Bundt pan or 10" tube pan, set aside.
  • 2. Combine sugar and butter in a large bowl at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Continue mixing adding 1 egg at a time, then add vanilla until well mixed.
  • 3. Reduced speed to low and gradually add flour, baking soda and salt alternately with buttermilk until well mixed. Add lemon zest and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
  • 4. Spread batter into pan and bake 55 to 65 minutes until toothpick in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes then remove from pan.
  • 5. Glaze: Mix together powdered sugar, lemon juice and milk and drizzle over completely cooled cake.

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use 1 tablespoon of lemon extract plus 1 tablespoon of lemon juice.
  • Make sure the buttermilk is at room temperature before using it. This will help the cake to rise properly.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will help to incorporate air into the cake, making it light and tender.
  • Gradually add the eggs to the butter mixture, one at a time. This will help to prevent the cake from curdling.
  • Sift the flour and baking powder together before adding it to the batter. This will help to ensure that the cake is light and airy.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. This will take about 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

This lemon buttermilk pound cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist and fluffy, with a bright lemon flavor. The buttermilk adds a bit of tanginess to the cake, which balances out the sweetness of the sugar. This cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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