Best 11 Sunshine Lemon Pound Cake Recipes

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In the culinary realm, where sweet delights dance upon taste buds, there lies a delectable creation that captures the essence of sunshine and lemon in every bite: Sunshine Lemon Pound Cake. Imagine a moist, tender crumb embraced by a vibrant lemon glaze, each slice a golden beacon of citrusy goodness. Prepare to embark on a journey through the senses as we unveil the secrets behind crafting the perfect Sunshine Lemon Pound Cake, a culinary masterpiece that will brighten your day and tantalize your taste buds with each bite.

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LEMON POUND CAKE RECIPE



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If you love lemon, you've gotta try this lemon pound cake recipe! Just bursting with tangy lemon flavor, and so moist! Made with all butter, for a velvety texture that practically melts in your mouth.

Provided by Allie {Baking A Moment}

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 1/2 cups unsalted butter, (softened)
3 cups granulated sugar
6 large eggs
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1/4 cup lemon juice ((from about 2 lemons))
2 tablespoons lemon zest
3 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon powdered sugar ((for garnish))

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, generously mist a 10-cup bundt pan with non-stick spray, and dust with flour.
  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar together on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy (about 5 minutes).
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until incorporated.
  • Scrape the bottom and sides of the mixing bowl with a silicone spatula, then add the lemon extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice, mixing on medium speed until smooth.
  • Add the flour and salt, mixing on medium speed until just barely incorporated.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared pan, and bake for 75 to 85 minutes, or until a bamboo skewer inserted in the thickest part of a cake comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs.
  • Cool in the pan for 30 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Dust with powdered sugar, for garnish

Nutrition Facts : Calories 510 kcal, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, Cholesterol 137 mg, Sodium 318 mg, Sugar 38 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CITRUS SUNSHINE POUND CAKE



Citrus Sunshine Pound Cake image

Provided by Dan Langan

Categories     dessert

Time 2h30m

Yield One 10-inch Bundt cake (16 servings)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Nonstick baking spray with flour
2 sticks (16 tablespoons) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 3/4 cups (550 grams) sugar
1 teaspoon fine salt
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Zest from 3 lemons
Zest from 3 oranges
6 large eggs, at room temperature
3 cups (360 grams) cake flour
3/4 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
1/4 cup buttermilk
1 lemon
2 to 3 oranges
1/3 cup sugar

Steps:

  • For the cake: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Generously spray a 10-cup Bundt pan with nonstick baking spray with flour.
  • Add the butter, sugar, salt, baking powder, vanilla, oil and citrus zests to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium speed for 4 minutes. Stop the mixer and scrape the bowl and beater. Add the eggs, 2 at a time, beating on medium speed for 30 seconds after each addition. Scrape the bowl.
  • Add 1 1/2 cups cake flour and blend on low to combine. Add the cream and buttermilk and blend on low to combine. Scrape the bowl. Add the remaining 1 1/2 cups cake flour, blending on low to combine and then raise the mixer to medium speed and beat for 4 minutes. Transfer the batter to the prepared pan.
  • Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out with a few moist crumbs, 65 to 70 minutes. The cake will rise to fill the pan and will settle slightly once removed from the oven.
  • Meanwhile, for the syrup: While the cake bakes, juice the lemon and oranges to make 1/2 cup of citrus juice. Transfer the juice to a small saucepan and add the sugar. Bring the mixture to a simmer and swirl the pan to dissolve the sugar. Turn off the heat. Reserve the syrup at room temperature while the cake bakes.
  • When you've removed the cake from the oven, use a toothpick to pierce the top crumb of the cake about 30 times and then slowly pour the syrup evenly over the hot cake. Cool the cake in the pan for about 30 minutes before turning out of the pan on a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

SUNSHINE LEMON POUND CAKE



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Easy lemon pound/bundt cake. This is the cake portion of the McCormick lemon sunshine cake. Theirs calls for a sugar glaze in & on the cake - we found it better without anything on it. What I can say is that this is EASY, very inexpensive, and great in flavor. It's 1 bowl -- no mixing this & mixing that -- simple but BIG result. I make this all the time; to tell you how quick & easy - I made one last nite starting at 6:30 pm and my DH enjoyed a nice slice at 8:30 pm!

Provided by Trixie735

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 eggs
3/4 cup orange juice
3/4 cup vegetable oil (or canola)
2 teaspoons lemon extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325; generously spray a 12-cup bundt pan with cooking spray/baking spray; set aside.
  • Mix all ingredients in large bowl.
  • Beat with electric mixer on medium speed for 3 minutes.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake 40-50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Remove from oven and let sit at least 30 minutes.
  • Invert onto serving plate.
  • Can be sliced warm but also cools very quickly.

STARBUCKS COPYCAT LEMON POUND CAKE RECIPE



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Starbucks famous Lemon Pound Cake can be made right at home with this easy and delicious recipe!

Provided by Six Sisters Stuff

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (15.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix (I used Duncan Hines brand)
1 (3.4 ounce) box instant lemon pudding mix
1 cup sour cream
1/3 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs
1/2 cup water
2 Tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup powdered sugar
3-4 Tablespoons lemon juice (add more or less, depending on how thick or thin you like your glaze)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease and flour 2 9 x 5 inch loaf pans.
  • Combine all cake ingredients in a large bowl and beat on medium speed with an electric mixer for 1-2 minutes.
  • Pour half of the batter into each of the prepared pans.
  • Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick stuck in the center of the loaf comes out clean. Let cool in loaf pan for about 30 minutes, then remove from pan and let cool completely.
  • Mix together glaze ingredients and drizzle over the top of the cake.
  • Cut into pieces and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Servingsize 1 serving, Calories 4719 kcal, Fat 233 g, SaturatedFat 63 g, Cholesterol 704 mg, Sodium 4703 mg, Carbohydrate 586 g, Sugar 407 g, Protein 52 mg

CITRUS POUND CAKE



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Moist and tender, this gorgeous classic has a refreshing taste of sunshine. -Lisa M Varner, El Paso, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
6 large eggs, room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup lemon yogurt
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons finely chopped candied lemon peel
2 tablespoons finely chopped candied orange peel

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in the vanilla, lemon zest and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; add to the creamed mixture alternately with yogurt. Beat just until combined., Transfer to a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 325° for 55-65 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., In a small bowl, combine confectioners' sugar and enough lemon juice to achieve desired consistency. Drizzle over cake. Sprinkle with candied lemon and orange peel.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 508 calories, Fat 18g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 352mg sodium, Carbohydrate 80g carbohydrate (56g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

LEMON POUND CAKE



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Add a splash of sunshine to any spring brunch or dessert spread with this bright lemon pound cake. Yellow cake mix is combined with cream cheese and grated lemon peel for a pound cake that's rich in flavor and bursting with refreshing citrus notes. With just six simple ingredients and only 15 minutes of prep time, you can whip up this lemon pound cake recipe when you want to bake something homemade, but don't have all day to do it.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ yellow cake mix
1 package (3 oz) cream cheese, softened
1 cup water or milk
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
3 eggs
1/4 cup Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy lemon frosting

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Generously spray bottom only of 9x5-inch loaf pan with baking spray with flour.
  • In medium bowl, beat cake mix, cream cheese, water, grated lemon peel and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into pan.
  • Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Remove from pan to cooling rack or heatproof serving plate. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting uncovered on High 10 to 15 seconds or until frosting is thin enough to drizzle; stir. Spoon frosting evenly over cake, allowing frosting to drip down sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Slice, Sodium 310 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g

QUICK SUNSHINE CAKE



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This recipe was given to me by a friend with whom I exchange recipes. It is so moist and good. Being a nurse, I am always looking for quick easy recipes.

Provided by Dmarcks

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Cake Mix Cake Recipes

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (18.25 ounce) package moist yellow cake mix
4 eggs
½ cup vegetable oil
1 (11 ounce) can mandarin oranges, juice reserved
1 (16 ounce) package frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (20 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice

Steps:

  • Beat the eggs, and add them to the boxed cake mix. Add the oil and the mandarine oranges to the batter; remember to add the juice as well as the fruit. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Bake the cake for 40 minutes in a preheated oven at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Cool on wire rack.
  • While cake is baking, prepare the frosting by mixing together the whipped dessert topping, the package of instant pudding, and the crushed pineapple with its juices. Set frosting in refrigerator to set. Frost when cake has thoroughly cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.3 calories, Carbohydrate 42.9 g, Cholesterol 41.9 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 324.2 mg, Sugar 31 g

SUNSHINE POUND CAKE



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Make and share this Sunshine Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Dessert

Time 10m

Yield 8 slices, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 lb cake
4 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup lemon curd
fresh strawberries

Steps:

  • Prepare medium-hot fire. Clean grill with a wire brush to remove any food or ash particles.
  • Cut cake into 8 slices and brush both sides with melted butter.
  • Grill 4-6 inches from the coals until lightly browned, about 1-2 minutes per side.
  • Transfer to serving plates and spread each slice with 1 tablespoon lemon curd. Garnish with strawberries and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 50.9, Fat 5.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 15.3, Sodium 40.9, Protein 0.1

SUNSHINE CAKE



Sunshine Cake image

This family-favorite recipe delivers a simple tea-time cake with the bright, sunshine-y flavors of lemon and vanilla.

Provided by Helga

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Sponge Cake Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 8

5 eggs
1 cup white sugar
5 tablespoons boiling water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Separate eggs. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together three times.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat yolks until lemon colored. mix in sugar a little at a time. Stir in the lemon extract, vanilla extract and boiling water until smooth. Stir in the flour mixture just until moistened. Whip the egg whites to soft peaks, and fold into the batter.
  • Pour the batter into an ungreased 9 inch tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees F ( 175 degrees C) for 45 to 50 minutes. Remove the cake from the oven, and invert the pan over a bottle. Cool and remove from pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 115.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 66.4 mg, Fat 1.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 160.7 mg, Sugar 14.5 g

MEMAW'S LEMON SUNSHINE CAKE



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This is the BEST cake I have ever had, hands down! My Memaw used to make this for holidays from Easter to Christmas. It is a family favorite! Easy to make and delicious!

Provided by ACYGAN

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 2h5m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
1 (3 ounce) package instant lemon pudding mix
½ cup white sugar
4 eggs
1 cup peach nectar
½ cup vegetable oil
2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar
¼ cup peach nectar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Grease and flour a 10-inch fluted tube pan (such as a Bundt®).
  • Beat lemon cake mix, lemon pudding mix, white sugar, eggs, 1 cup peach nectar, and vegetable oil in a bowl with electric mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes.
  • Pour batter into prepared cake pan.
  • Bake in preheated oven until top of cake springs back when lightly pressed and a toothpick inserted into the middle of the cake comes out clean, about 50 minutes.
  • Cool cake in the pan for 15 minutes before removing cake to finish cooling on rack.
  • Mix confectioners' sugar, 1/4 cup peach nectar, lemon juice, and lemon peel in a bowl to make a smooth frosting.
  • Place cake on a serving platter; poke holes in top of the cake with a fork. Pour frosting slowly over the cake, allowing frosting to soak into the holes and drizzle down the sides of the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 445.1 calories, Carbohydrate 72.3 g, Cholesterol 73.1 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, Sodium 442.5 mg, Sugar 51.1 g

SUNSHINE SPONGE CAKE



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This is one of my favorite cakes to make. I prepare it for company or a bake sales and it is a hit every time!-Helen Woronik, Salem, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 14 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

9 eggs, separated
1/4 cup water
1 tablespoon minced fresh lemon verbena leaves
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/2 teaspoon salt
LEMON BUTTER FROSTING:
4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon lemon extract
Daisies and additional lemon verbena leaves, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a bowl, beat the egg yolks on high until thickened and lemon-colored. Add water, lemon verbena and vanilla. Gradually beat in 1 cup sugar. beat for 4-5 minutes or until mixture doubles in volume. Combine flour and baking powder; sprinkle 1/4 cupful over batter and fold in until combined. Repeat with remaining flour mixture; set aside. , In another bowl, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and salt until soft peaks form. Add remaining sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, beating until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into batter. Pour into an ungreased 10-in. tube pan. Bake until top springs back when lightly touched, 45-50 minutes. Immediately invert the pan; cool completely. Run a knife around sides of pan and remove cake to a serving plate. , In a bowl, cream 2 cups sugar, butter, lemon juice and extracts. Slowly add remaining sugar. If needed, beat in a small amount of water until the frosting reaches desired spreading consistency. Frost cake. Garnish with daisies and lemon verbena if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 148mg cholesterol, Sodium 184mg sodium, Carbohydrate 69g carbohydrate (57g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Use fresh lemons. Fresh lemons will give your cake the best flavor. If you don't have fresh lemons, you can use bottled lemon juice, but be sure to use twice as much.
  • Zest your lemons before juicing them. The zest of a lemon is the flavorful outer layer of the peel. When you zest a lemon, you're removing this flavorful layer and adding it to your cake batter. This will give your cake a more intense lemon flavor.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing the batter will make your cake tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the cake in a loaf pan. A loaf pan is the best pan for baking pound cake because it allows the cake to cook evenly.
  • Let the cake cool completely before frosting it. This will help the frosting to set properly.

Conclusion:

Lemon pound cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, give this lemon pound cake recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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