LEMON PECAN POUND CAKE

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This recipe makes a delicious lemon-flavored pound cake with chopped pecans and a simple lemon glaze.

Provided by Carol

Categories     Desserts     Nut Dessert Recipes     Pecan Dessert Recipes

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 eggs
1 ½ cups cake flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon lemon zest
½ cup chopped pecans
1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and 2 cups confectioners' sugar until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in flour and vanilla, then pecans and lemon peel. Turn batter into greased 9 inch tube pan.
  • Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) for 40 to 45 minutes, or until done. Cool. Remove cake from pan, and invert onto serving plate.
  • Make glaze by mixing 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar with fresh lemon juice. Drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 317.2 calories, Carbohydrate 38.9 g, Cholesterol 74.7 mg, Fat 17.2 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 109 mg, Sugar 26 g

Kazol Ahmed Shakib
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I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Chicken Choy
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This cake is a great make-ahead dessert. I often make it the day before I need it and it's always just as good.


D'keons Concept LTD
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This cake is so easy to make and it always turns out perfect. I love the lemon flavor and the pecans add a nice crunch.


FlareClips
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I made this cake for my husband's birthday and he loved it! He said it was the best pound cake he's ever had.


Nagayi Angella Nazizi
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This cake is a great way to use up leftover lemons. It's also a delicious dessert that's perfect for any occasion.


Alve Ibne Masud
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I love this cake! It's so moist and flavorful. I've made it several times and it's always a hit.


Md.milon Mk
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This cake is perfect for any occasion. It's easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Bybe Dol
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I made this cake for a friend's birthday and she loved it! She said it was the best pound cake she's ever had.


Terri Wall
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This cake is a keeper! I will definitely be making it again.


Leo Roth
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I'm not usually a fan of pound cake, but this one changed my mind. It's so light and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is divine.


junaed hossan
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This is the best pound cake I've ever had! The texture is perfect and the flavor is amazing.


Sushila Sharma
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I made this cake for my family and they all loved it! It was a perfect dessert to end a special meal.


chantal kukey
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This cake is so moist and flavorful! I love the combination of lemon and pecans.


Lois Eblett
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I've made this cake several times and it's always a winner. The lemon flavor is just right and the pecans add a nice touch of sweetness.


Shahidrajput
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This is my new favorite pound cake recipe! It's so easy to make and it always turns out perfect.


Mdsalauddin Babu
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I made this cake for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the moist texture and the delicious lemon flavor.


Kamran Kamil
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This lemon pecan pound cake was a delightful treat! The cake was moist and fluffy, with a wonderful citrus flavor. The pecans added a nice crunch and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch.