LEMON LOVERS POUND CAKE

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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

CAKE
1 c butter, softened
3 c sugar
6 eggs
5 Tbsp bottled lemon juice
1 Tbsp lemon zest
1 tsp lemon extract
3 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 1/4 c sour cream
ICING
1/4 c sour cream
2 Tbsp butter, softened
2 1/2 c confectioners' sugar
3 Tbsp bottled lemon juice
2 tsp lemon zest

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.

Saqib Saqibali
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This pound cake is a waste of time and ingredients.


Elizabeth Stevens
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This pound cake is not worth the effort.


Johnny Eric
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I had trouble getting the pound cake to rise properly, but it still tasted good.


J Crazy
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This pound cake is a bit dry, but the lemon flavor is good.


Jean Aguilar
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This pound cake is a bit too sweet for my taste, but it's still a good recipe.


Haider Salman
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This pound cake is a great way to use up leftover lemons.


Shiv kumar belbase official
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This pound cake is the perfect dessert for a summer party. It's light and refreshing, and everyone loves it.


Prakashkumarram Prakashram
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This pound cake is a family favorite. We make it for every special occasion.


Me Ajim
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I love this pound cake! It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect.


sylvia christopher
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This pound cake is so delicious! The lemon flavor is perfect, and the cake is so moist.


FRANCISCA
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This pound cake is light, fluffy, and bursting with lemon flavor. I will definitely be making it again.


Reece Redman
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This pound cake is a keeper! It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


emily hudson
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This 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
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I'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
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This pound cake was a hit at my last dinner party! The lemon flavor was bright and refreshing, and the cake was moist and fluffy.