Best 5 Lemon Poundcake Recipes

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Are you looking for a delightful and classic treat that is perfect for any occasion? Look no further than the lemon poundcake. This delicious cake is moist and flavorful, with a perfect balance of tartness and sweetness. It's a versatile dessert that can be enjoyed on its own, or dressed up with a variety of toppings such as fresh berries, whipped cream, or a drizzle of lemon glaze. With its easy-to-follow recipe and simple ingredients, it's a great choice for bakers of all skill levels. So gather your ingredients and preheat your oven, because it's time to explore the best lemon poundcake recipe that will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you craving for more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

LEMON POPPY SEED POUNDCAKE



Lemon Poppy Seed Poundcake image

This lemon poppy seed poundcake is summery and quick to make, and perfect for a picnic. One tip: cut up the poundcake before the picnic but leave it in the baking pan. It makes it easier to transport, and the pan protects it, too. Then serve it on its own, with ripe berries, and let the ants enjoy the crumbs.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Butter, for greasing pan
1 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, more for pan
Zest of 2 lemons
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons plus 4 teaspoons lemon juice
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour an 8-inch loaf pan.
  • In a bowl, combine lemon zest and sugar and rub with your fingers until it looks like wet sand. Whisk in buttermilk, 3 tablespoons lemon juice and eggs. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Whisk dry ingredients into the batter, then whisk in oil and poppy seeds.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center emerges clean, about 1 hour. Let cool in pan until warm to the touch, then turn out onto a baking rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. Turn cake right side up.
  • Whisk together remaining 4 teaspoons lemon juice and the confectioners' sugar. Use a pastry brush to spread glaze evenly over top and sides of cake. Cool completely before slicing.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 443, UnsaturatedFat 17 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 22 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 238 milligrams, Sugar 34 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LEMON POUNDCAKE



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A good lemon dessert is a foolproof crowd-pleaser, and this delightfully easy sour cream poundcake is no exception. The inside of the cake is sweet and tender, laced with a subtle lemon flavor throughout, while the outer part of the cake, brushed with a simple lemon juice-confectioners' sugar glaze, is distinctly tart and slightly crunchy. The two together is a sort of perfection.

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     weekday, dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus additional for greasing pan
2 cups all-purpose flour, plus additional for pan
1 1/4 cups sugar
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup sour cream
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour a 9-by-5-by-3-inch loaf pan. Using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light. Add the lemon zest, then the eggs, one at a time, mixing until light and fluffy. Mix in the vanilla.
  • Sift together the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Add the dry ingredients alternately with the sour cream, mixing just to combine. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the cake's center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Place on a rack.
  • Put the confectioners' sugar in a bowl and gradually whisk in the lemon juice. Brush some of the mixture over the top of the cake. Let stand for 10 minutes. Turn the cake out of the pan and brush the cake top, sides and bottom well with the lemon mixture. Repeat after 10 minutes. Slice and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 436, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 18 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 6 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 278 milligrams, Sugar 40 grams, TransFat 0 grams

LEMON BLUEBERRY CORNMEAL POUNDCAKE



LEMON BLUEBERRY CORNMEAL POUNDCAKE image

Categories     Cake     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Quick & Easy

Yield 8 slices

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup frozen or fresh blueberries- if you use frozen, do not thaw or your batter will turn purple
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 extra large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups cake flour*
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 cup yellow cornmeal
1/4 teaspoon salt
Zest of 2 lemons
2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
Glaze
zest (optional but adds a wonderfully tart texture) and juice of 4 lemons, approximately 1/4 cup
1 cup confectioners sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Generously grease a 8 1/2 inch loaf pan with 1 tablespoon butter. 2. Place the 12 tablespoons butter in large bowl and beat on medium speed until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add the sugar and cream together. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing and scraping in between each egg addition. 3. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, powder, salt, and cornmeal. Add to the butter mixture in 3 stages, mixing well after each addition. 4. Add the lemon zest and juice. Fold in blueberries. Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan. It should be very thick, so spread it evenly throughout the pan. 5. Bake 45 minutes, until the cake is light golden on top and a cake tester inserted into the center comes out slightly moist. 6. Glaze- Combine lemon juice and confectioners sugar. Let cake cool about 10 minutes and pour 1/2 of glaze over cake. Let sit for another 15-20 minutes and pour over rest of glaze over cake. * if you do not have cake flour, use 1 Tablespoon less of all pupose flour.

LEMON-POPPY POUNDCAKE



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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups sifted cake flour
1/3 cup poppy seeds
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 2/3 cups sugar
6 large eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
3 tablespoons lemon zest
2 teaspoons lemon extract
Lemon-zest glaze (see recipe)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease and flour a large tube pan with a removable bottom. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, poppy seeds, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar, beating until the mixture is fluffy and light-colored. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the buttermilk, lemon zest and lemon extract. In 3 additions, beat in the flour mixture, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • Spoon the batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake until the cake is lightly browned and a cake tester or wooden toothpick inserted into the center of the cake is removed clean, about 50 to 55 minutes. Cool the cake in the pan for 5 minutes. Run a thin-bladed knife around the edges and bottom of the pan to loosen the cake. Invert, tapping the pan to release the cake. Place the cake on a wire rack to cool completely. Drizzle the top with the lemon-zest glaze, place on a cake plate and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 429, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 7 grams, SaturatedFat 11 grams, Sodium 250 milligrams, Sugar 29 grams, TransFat 1 gram

LEMON BUTTERMILK POUNDCAKE



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Categories     Cake     Citrus     Dessert     Bake

Yield 10-12 slices

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 cup butter
3 1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup solid shortening
4 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup cultured buttermilk
juice of 1 lemon
Glaze: 2/3 c confectioners sugar
2 tbsps lemon juice
1 tsp grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • 1. Bring all ingredients to room temperature. Preheat over to 300 degrees. Grease and flour a bundt pan, tapping out excess flour. 2. In medium bowl, whisk together flour salt and baking soda. 3. Cream butter and shortening together, scraping sides if needed. Slowly drizzle in sugar; cream mixture well. Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla. On low speed, mix a third of the flour mixture until just combined. Add a third of the buttermilk, mixing until just combined. Repeat with remaining buttermilk and flour. Add lemon juice, mix to combine. 4. Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake until tester comes out clean, about 75 minutes. Cool for 20 minutes in pan and remove from pan. 5. Before serving, stir together glaze ingredients and spoon over top and sides of cake. Better the next day!

Tips:

  • Use quality ingredients: Fresh lemons, butter, and eggs will give your pound cake the best flavor.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a light and tender cake.
  • Gradually add the eggs, one at a time: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Add the lemon zest and juice: These ingredients will give your pound cake its signature flavor.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that the cake is cooked through.
  • Let the cake cool completely before serving: This will allow the flavors to develop and the cake to set.

Conclusion:

Lemon pound cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious lemon pound cake that will be the star of your next party or gathering.

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