LEMON LOVERS POUND CAKE
There is nothing better than a pound cake from scratch. This cake is tender and buttery with just the right amount of lemon flavor. The sweetness and tartness are a refreshing combination. Drizzled on top is an icing a little different than you'd expect. Using sour cream and butter is slightly rich. It's a cross between a...
Provided by Laura Davis
Categories Cakes
Time 1h15m
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
- 2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- 3. Stir in lemon juice, zest, and extract.
- 4. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- 5. Alternate adding the flour mixture with the sour cream.
- 6. Blending until it is combined.
- 7. Pour into a very well greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan or Bundt pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
- 8. For the icing, in a small mixing bowl, beat the sour cream and butter until blended. Gradually add confectioners' sugar. Beat in lemon juice and zest.
- 9. Drizzle over the cake. Store in the refrigerator.
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Saqib Saqibali
saqib-s1@hotmail.frThis pound cake is a waste of time and ingredients.
Elizabeth Stevens
stevense@yahoo.comThis pound cake is not worth the effort.
Johnny Eric
ej@hotmail.co.ukI had trouble getting the pound cake to rise properly, but it still tasted good.
J Crazy
c.j@yahoo.comThis pound cake is a bit dry, but the lemon flavor is good.
Jean Aguilar
jean55@yahoo.comThis pound cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe.
Haider Salman
haider91@yahoo.comThis pound cake is a great way to use up leftover lemons.
Shiv kumar belbase official
k-shiv@yahoo.comThis pound cake is the perfect dessert for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and everyone loves it.
Prakashkumarram Prakashram
p_prakashram@gmail.comThis pound cake is a family favorite. We make it for every special occasion.
Me Ajim
majim@yahoo.comI love this pound cake! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.
sylvia christopher
sylvia_c@yahoo.comThis pound cake is so delicious! The lemon flavor is perfect, and the cake is so moist.
FRANCISCA
francisca85@hotmail.co.ukThis pound cake is light, fluffy, and bursting with lemon flavor. I will definitely be making it again.
Reece Redman
rreece34@gmail.comThis pound cake is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
emily hudson
e59@gmail.comThis is the best pound cake I've ever had! The lemon flavor is so delicious, and the cake is so moist and fluffy.
Nuwahereza Pretty
nuwahereza.p43@hotmail.co.ukI've made this pound cake several times now, and it's always a winner. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfect.
ON GAMMER 123
o-148@aol.comThis pound cake was a hit at my last dinner party! The lemon flavor was bright and refreshing, and the cake was moist and fluffy.