Are you looking for an indulgent and flavorful dessert that will wow your friends and family? Look no further than lemon pecan pound cake! This classic Southern treat combines sweet and tangy flavors with a moist and fluffy texture, making it the perfect choice for any occasion. With its irresistible golden crust and zesty lemon glaze, this cake is sure to become a favorite in your recipe collection. So, gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to embark on a culinary journey that will leave your taste buds begging for more!
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PECAN LEMON LOAF
A pretty glaze gives this tender, nutty bread a extra boost of lemony flavor. "I make it at least once a week. For variety, I substitute grated orange peel and orange juice for the lemons. -Laura Comitz, Enoa, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h10m
Yield 1 loaf (16 slices).
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Fold in pecans and lemon zest., Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. , In a small saucepan, combine lemon juice and remaining sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour over warm bread. Cool completely on a wire rack before removing from pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 14g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 49mg cholesterol, Sodium 152mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
LEMON PECAN POUND CAKE
I love lemon! A little different since it is baked in a springform pan. This recipe originally came from Ladies Home Journal in 1983.
Provided by Lvs2Cook
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325º.
- Grease an 8-inch springform pan.
- In large mixer bowl, cream butter and confectioner's sugar until fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time and beat well after each addition.
- Stir in flour and vanilla.
- Continue beating until just mixed.
- Fold in pecans and lemon rind.
- Pour batter into pan and bake for 50 minutes or until tester comes out clean.
- Remove to wire rack to cool.
- While cake is still HOT, combine glaze ingredients and brush liberally over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.1, Fat 30, SaturatedFat 15.6, Cholesterol 140.3, Sodium 190.6, Carbohydrate 55.9, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 38.4, Protein 5.4
PECAN POUND CAKE
This cake always turns out great. It's wonderful with a steaming cup of coffee on a chilly winter day.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h20m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and confectioners' sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Combine flour and salt; stir into creamed mixture just until combined. Stir in coconut and pecans. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan; spread evenly. Bake at 325° for 60-65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424 calories, Fat 25g fat (13g saturated fat), Cholesterol 126mg cholesterol, Sodium 287mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
EASY LEMON POUND CAKE
I have used this cake for so many different things. Its great if you need something at the last minute. Its always comes out good. It's good just as a pound cake, without the drizzled lemon. We like it for strawberry shortcake.
Provided by jean1
Categories Dessert
Time 1h10m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Mix together 1 cup sugar and butter.
- Add eggs and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice; mix well.
- Add salt, flour, and baking powder to mixture.
- Add milk.
- Bake at 325°F in a well greased loaf pan for 1 hour,or until golden brown.
- Mix 1/3 cup lemon juice and 1/4 cup sugar.
- Use a toothpick to make holes in top of cake and drizzle lemon juice and sugar mixture over the top of the cake when removed from the oven.
- Serve warm or cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.6, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 79.1, Sodium 245.5, Carbohydrate 50.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 31.6, Protein 4.7
LEMON POUND CAKE I
Very light pound cake. Tastes just like Sara Lee's!
Provided by Suzanne Stull
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Allow butter to reach room temperature. Cream sugar and butter together until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time and mix well. Add in flour, powdered milk, and corn syrup. Beat each in well. Add juice of half a lemon, salt, vanilla, nutmeg and mace. Make sure everything is well blended, and pour into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 45 minutes, checking for doneness by inserting a toothpick and seeing if it comes out clean. You almost want to underbake this.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 256 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 87.4 mg, Fat 16.7 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 10.1 g, Sodium 95.4 mg, Sugar 13.3 g
Tips:
- To ensure a moist and fluffy pound cake, use room temperature ingredients. This allows the ingredients to blend together more evenly, resulting in a smoother batter.
- Do not overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense cake. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Use a bundt pan or other fluted pan for best results. This will allow the cake to rise evenly and create a beautiful crust.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can dry out the cake.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing. This will help the glaze set properly.
Conclusion:
Lemon pecan pound cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist, flavorful, and has a beautiful crust. With a few simple tips, you can make a lemon pecan pound cake that is sure to impress your friends and family.
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