LEMON GLAZED POUND CAKE BY LADY ROSE
If you like lemon you are sure to love this Lemon Glazed Pound Cake, that can be made by using either cream cheese, or Sour Cream to keep it moist. The 3 boosts of flavor added by the lemon gelatin, lemon zest, and lemon extract, add a lot of depth & flavor to the taste. This is one of my favorite cakes. I am sure it will become...
Provided by Rose Mary Mogan
Categories Cakes
Time 2h
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- 1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 325 DEGREES F. In a bowl cream together the softened butter with cream cheese OR sour cream which ever you prefer to use, until it is pale yellow, gradually add sugar a little at a time, and continue to beat until well blended and mixture is no longer grainey. About 6-7 minutes.
- 2. Then slowly add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then add lemon extract, lemon zest, & yellow food color if using. Beat to mix well.
- 3. In a medium bowl add 3 cups of flour, lemon gelatin, & stir to mix. Then gradually add flour mixture to creamed mixture A LITTLE AT A TIME. Beating well after each addition for a total of about 10 minutes.
- 4. Spray bundt pan with Bakers Joy. Then pour cake batter into bundt pan. Smooth top of cake with spatula or back of spoon, and place in preheated 325 degree F oven, and bake for approximately 1 and a half hours, or until tooth pick comes out clean when inserted into center of cake.
- 5. TO MAKE THE GLAZE: Mix all ingredients together in a small microwaveable bowl, except lemon zest & food color, then microwave 1 minute till butter melts. Remove, add lemon zest& food color and stir till thourgly mixed. DRIZZLE glaze over cake, and along edge of cake and allow it to drizzle down the sides.Add additional milk if you want a thinner glaze. You can also use this glaze for cinnamon rolls or another cake, and for added crunch add chopped nuts on top.
- 6. ALTERNATE GLAZE: 1 cup sugar, 1/3 cup lemon juice, 1 stick butter,1 Tablespoon lemon zest. Add sugar, lemon juice, butter in a medium sauce pan, & cook over low heat, stirring till butter melts, and mixture begins to boil around edges. Stir until sugar is no longer grainy, & mixture becomes thick & syrupy, about 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat & add lemon zest. Then poke holes in top of cake with skewer or long tined fork and gradually pour glaze over cake with a spoon,and allow glaze to soak in. Allow to rest for about 5 minutes then invert cake and repeat step if there is glaze left. Allow cake to cool completely before slicing.
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Alan C (ARC-99)
[email protected]This cake is delicious! The glaze is a bit too sweet for my taste, but the cake itself is perfect. It's moist and flavorful, and it's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
Rilee Durdin
[email protected]I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect amount of sweetness. I'll definitely be making this cake again.
Aaaa Asss
[email protected]This cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still very good. The glaze is delicious and the cake is moist and flavorful. I would recommend using less sugar in the glaze next time.
Sa'adah Jugulde
[email protected]I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and the results are always delicious. The glaze is the perfect finishing touch.
Kenza Kenza
[email protected]This cake is so good! I made it for my family and they loved it. It's moist and flavorful, and the glaze is perfect. I'll definitely be making this cake again.
William Mohale
[email protected]Followed the recipe exactly and the cake turned out dense and dry. Not sure what went wrong.
Saqib Dhap
[email protected]Just made this cake and it turned out great! The glaze is a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it's a delicious and easy-to-make cake. Will definitely make it again!
Friend's Streaming
[email protected]This cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the glaze is to die for. I've made it several times and it's always a hit. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
Sioncoy Grant
[email protected]Easy to follow recipe. Cake turned out perfect, moist and delicious. Will definitely make again.
Sadie. Ytwz
[email protected]I love this recipe! The cake is so moist and flavorful. The glaze is the perfect amount of sweetness and tartness. I've made this cake several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
zarine ballo
[email protected]This lemon glazed pound cake recipe is a keeper! It's easy to make and always turns out moist and flavorful. The glaze is the perfect finishing touch, adding a bright and citrusy flavor. I've made this cake for potlucks, bake sales, and even as a bir