LEMON-BUTTERMILK POUND CAKE
Here's the recipe I reach for when I need something tried and true. The old-fashioned cake has a tangy lemon flavor and is a nice dessert for potlucks or most any occasion. -Marianna King, Gastonia, North Carolina
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h35m
Yield 16 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the shortening, butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. tube pan. Bake on the lowest oven rack at 350° for 75-80 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes. , Run a knife around side and center tube of pan. Remove cake to a wire rack placed over a sheet of waxed paper., In a large saucepan, combine the sauce ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until reduced to 1-1/2 cups, about 10 minutes. , Poke holes in top of cake; spoon about 1/4 cup sauce into holes. Let stand for 10 minutes. Poke holes into sides of cake; brush remaining sauce over cake. Cool completely.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458 calories, Fat 19g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 69mg cholesterol, Sodium 204mg sodium, Carbohydrate 66g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Rana Qadeer
[email protected]I love this cake! It's always a hit at parties and potlucks.
Derrick Cairns
[email protected]This cake is the perfect summer dessert. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is just right.
Palisa Kheswa
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my cake didn't turn out as good as I expected. I think I might have overbaked it.
Victoria Bogetto
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Vance the Adams
[email protected]I've tried this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a keeper!
Kakooza Edrine
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for me, but it's still really good. I think it would be perfect with a cup of coffee or tea.
Nepal Ne
[email protected]I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best cake he'd ever had.
Ivan Lizarraga
[email protected]This is the best lemon pound cake I've ever had! It's so moist and flavorful.
Haidar Nemer
[email protected]I've made this cake for years and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect combination of sweet and tart.
Saddam shah realsaddamkarachi
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but I think it would be good with a dollop of whipped cream or ice cream.
MD juyel Hossen
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but this recipe was easy to follow and my cake turned out great! I'll definitely be making it again.
MD Apurbo Alif
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make and it's always delicious. I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand.
Fancyistaken
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect cake to take to potlucks or parties.
Danielgg Hjkl
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Elenne Diarra
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still pretty good.
Emily Julia
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of lemon desserts, but this cake was surprisingly good. The buttermilk really adds a nice tanginess.
freddrick ngaira
[email protected]This is the best pound cake recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.
Fahad Ahad
[email protected]I made this cake for my family and they loved it! It was gone in no time.
kazeem omoyeni
[email protected]This cake is so moist and flavorful! I love the combination of lemon and buttermilk. It's the perfect summer dessert.