Are you craving a delectable treat that strikes a perfect balance between the lightness of a pound cake and the zingy freshness of lemons? Look no further than the extraordinary one-egg lemon pound cake. This magical confection combines the classic pound cake's moist and tender crumb with a vibrant burst of lemon flavor, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting out in the kitchen, this recipe will guide you step by step to create a masterpiece that will impress family and friends alike. So, gather your ingredients, don your apron, and embark on a delightful baking journey as we explore the secrets behind this extraordinary one-egg lemon pound cake.
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ONE EGG LEMON POUND CAKE
My Grandmother used to make this and it quickly became a household favorite.
Provided by Kimberley
Categories Desserts Cakes Pound Cake Recipes
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in butter. Break 1 egg into a measuring cup and then fill to the 1 cup line with milk. Add to dry ingredients and beat well. Add vanilla and lemon flavoring.
- Pour batter into an 8x4 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 45 mg, Fat 10.4 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.1 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 413 mg, Sugar 21.3 g
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
ONE-EGG POUND CAKE
This is an excellent, delectable loaf cake with a delicate flavor and a wonderful texture. It's perfect when you want something easy, fast, and you happen to be low on ingredients. I doubt you'd have any complaints with this one.
Provided by Charmed
Categories Dessert
Time 55m
Yield 1 loaf
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C); grease and flour an 8x4" loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
- With a pastry cutter or your fingers, cut in butter.
- Break the egg into a measuring cup and then fill to the 1 cup line with milk.
- Add the milk mixture to the dry ingredients and beat well.
- Add vanilla and lemon extracts and beat until well-blended.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2752.2, Fat 108.2, SaturatedFat 65.8, Cholesterol 464.2, Sodium 4060.1, Carbohydrate 405.4, Fiber 6.8, Sugar 201.1, Protein 41.1
CALIFORNIA LEMON POUND CAKE
Citrus trees grow abundantly in California, and I'm always looking for new recipes which use the fruit from the orange and lemon trees in my yard. This is one of my favorites! My mother passed this recipe down to me. -Richard Killeaney, Spring Valley, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h25m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest and extract. Combine the flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Beat just until combined. , Pour into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 70 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. , In a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over top of cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 500 calories, Fat 23g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 107mg cholesterol, Sodium 333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 70g carbohydrate (50g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
OLD-FASHIONED LEMON POUND CAKE
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
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
EASIEST LEMONY POUND CAKE
This sweet smelling cake is perfect on a summer evening. Serve surrounded with fresh flowers.
Provided by sal
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 40m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the cake mix and instant pudding. Add the eggs, butter, water and applesauce, mix with an electric mixer until smooth. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted comes out clean. Let cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing from pan to cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 340.1 calories, Carbohydrate 52.8 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Fat 12.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 533 mg, Sugar 25.3 g
LEMON POUND CAKE
Who doesn't love moist lemon cake, especially when you add cream cheese to a boxed mix for extra richness?&emdash;Flora Valdez, San Bernadino, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 12 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in milk. Add dry cake mix and eggs; beat until combined. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan., Bake at 350° for 40-45 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 231 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.
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
HOMEMADE LEMON POUND CAKE
I take this cake when asked to bring dessert for potluck lunches. The ladies sometimes come to blows to see who gets to take home the leftovers! -Corkey Addcox, Mt. Shasta, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 1 mini loaf (6 slices).
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine the sugar, egg, oil, orange juice and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in poppy seeds if desired., Pour into a greased and floured 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 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., For glaze, in a small bowl, whisk confectioners' sugar and lemon juice until smooth; drizzle over cake.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.
Tips:
- Use room temperature ingredients. This will help the cake batter come together more smoothly and evenly.
- Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. This will incorporate air into the batter, making the cake lighter and more tender.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. This will help prevent the cake from curdling.
- Stir in the flour and baking powder gradually. Overmixing the batter can make the cake tough.
- Bake the cake in a preheated oven. This will help ensure that the cake rises evenly and doesn't sink in the middle.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting. This will help prevent the frosting from melting.
Conclusion:
This one-egg lemon pound cake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its moist and tender crumb, bright lemon flavor, and sweet glaze, this cake is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying dessert, give this one-egg lemon pound cake a try. You won't be disappointed!
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