Best 4 Old Fashioned Lemon Pound Cake Recipes

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The traditional old fashioned lemon pound cake is a delicious and timeless classic that is sure to please everyone at your table. It has a rich and moist texture, a sweet and tangy lemon flavor, and a golden brown crust. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this cake is a great choice for bakers of all skill levels. Whether served as a dessert or an afternoon snack, this classic recipe will be a hit with everyone who tries it.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

OLD-FASHIONED LEMON POUND CAKE



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This is an old recipe that my grandmother always made. It goes great with coffee and is quick and easy to make. Light lemon flavor that can be accompanied with a lemon glaze if desired.

Provided by Cookin Mama

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
5 eggs
1 cup shortening (such as Crisco®)
5 tablespoons whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons lemon extract
¼ teaspoon baking powder

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
  • Combine sugar, flour, eggs, shortening, whole milk, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and baking powder in a large bowl; pour into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Cholesterol 77.5 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 39.9 mg, Sugar 33.7 g

OLD FASHIONED LEMON POUND CAKE



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Straight-to-it, no nonsense, Southern lemon poundcake! A variation from the Fish Family Cookbook, out of South Carolina. You can make this any old way you want, you can substitute some vanilla for the lemon zest, and add anything you want. Cherries, pineapple, coconut, chocolate chips, blueberries, orange zest, just about anything! I like to make a simple glaze for this with 1.5 cups icing sugar, 1 tsp lemon zest, and 1/4 cup lemonade, but you could also use milk or water.

Provided by Megohm

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 cake, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon zest or 1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 cups white sugar
1 cup shortening (or butter!)
4 eggs
1 cup buttermilk

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Mix well, or use a sifter.
  • Stir in lemon zest.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream sugar and shortening very well, until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well each time.
  • Next, add flour mixture and buttermilk alternately, starting and ending with the flour mixture.
  • Pour into a well-greased bundt or tube pan, and place in a 350 degree F oven for about 60 minutes, or until it tests clean with a toothpick/knife, and cake springs back when touched.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.4, Fat 23, SaturatedFat 5.9, Cholesterol 75.4, Sodium 329, Carbohydrate 70.1, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 41.3, Protein 7.2

OLD FASHIONED LEMON POUND CAKE



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This is a recipe that an old friend gave me and it turns out great every time. Big hit at church, family and holiday gatherings.

Provided by Sonja E

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 1 cake, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup cooking oil
1 cup margarine, at room temp
5 eggs, at room temp
1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
1 teaspoon lemon flavoring
3 cups plain flour (all purpose)
3 cups sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup milk
cooking spray (or shortening and flour)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Mix cooking oil (Crisco works best), sugar, margarine(Can't believe it's not butter works best), eggs, vanilla and lemon flavoring together in a large mixing bowl with mixer on medium speed. Tip: when adding eggs, add two then mix, add two more then mix, add last one and mix.
  • In separate bowl, mix flour and baking powder together and set aside (can use whisk to mix).
  • Slowly add flour/baking powder mixture in with the wet mixture. Tip: Add a little flour mixture and a little milk, repeat until all milk and flour mix has been added. This helps to keep batter texture thick and smooth.
  • Spray (Baker's Joy works best) or batter bunt/tube pan thoroughly.
  • Pour batter mixture in bunt/tube pan. Place in preheated oven and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes.
  • Cake is done when cake tester comes out clean.
  • GOD BLESS

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566.5, Fat 27.2, SaturatedFat 5.5, Cholesterol 80.3, Sodium 248.2, Carbohydrate 75.2, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 50.1, Protein 6.7

GRANDMA'S LEMON POUND CAKE



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This is my favorite cake recipe--my grandmother made it all the time. It is a great lemon pound cake that's not too sweet.

Provided by Allrecipes

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 2h30m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
1 ½ teaspoons lemon extract
3 cups white sugar
2 sticks butter
½ cup shortening (such as Crisco®)
5 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease a tube pan.
  • Sift flour and salt together into a bowl. Mix milk and lemon extract together in a separate bowl.
  • Combine sugar, butter, and shortening in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating until well combined. Mix in the flour mixture alternately with the milk mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Spread batter in the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 2 hours. Do not open the oven door while the cake is baking. Cool briefly in the pan before inverting onto a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 479.8 calories, Carbohydrate 64.3 g, Cholesterol 102.7 mg, Fat 22.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Sodium 292.2 mg, Sugar 43.9 g

Tips:

  • Carefully measure your ingredients: Baking, especially when making a pound cake, is a precise science. Inaccurate measurements can result in a cake that is too dry, too wet, or lacking in flavor.
  • Use room temperature ingredients: This will help your cake batter come together smoothly and ensure that it bakes evenly.
  • Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy: This will incorporate air into the batter, resulting in a lighter, more tender cake.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition: This will help prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients: Be sure to mix until just combined, over-mixing can result in a tough cake.
  • Bake the cake in a preheated oven: This will help ensure that the cake bakes evenly.
  • Test the cake for doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center: If it comes out clean, the cake is done.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting: This will help prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Old-fashioned lemon pound cake is a classic dessert that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. With its moist, tender crumb and bright lemon flavor, this cake is perfect for any occasion. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet treat, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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