LEMON POUND CAKES WITH CANDIED LEMON SLICES
Lemon four ways amps up these sour-cream pound cakes: zest goes into the batter, and the loaves are finished with lemon syrup, glaze, and candied pieces of the citrus.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cake Recipes
Time 4h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter and flour two 8 1/2-by-4 1/2-inch (6-cup) loaf pans; set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, and lemon zest; set aside.
- In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on high speed, beat butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition; mix in vanilla. With mixer on low, alternately add flour mixture in three parts, and sour cream in two, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
- Divide batter between prepared pans; smooth tops. Bake until a toothpick inserted in center of cakes comes out clean, 55 to 65 minutes (tent loosely with foil if browning too quickly). Meanwhile, make Candied Lemon Slices and Lemon Syrup.
- Remove cakes from oven; while they're still in pans, use a wooden skewer or toothpick to poke several holes in tops. Setting aside 1/4 cup Lemon Syrup, pour remainder over cakes. Let cakes cool completely in pans, about 2 hours. Remove from pans, and place, right side up, on a rack set over a rimmed baking sheet. Brush cakes all over with reserved syrup.
- In a small bowl, whisk confectioners' sugar with 2 tablespoons lemon juice; add up to 2 more tablespoons juice until pourable but thick.
- Pour lemon glaze over cakes (still on cooling rack), letting it drip down the sides. Let set, about 30 minutes. Garnish with Candied Lemon Slices.
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Eyad Faisalx
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand. The cake is always a hit with my family and friends.
Phillip SENSINGER
[email protected]This is the best lemon pound cake I've ever had! The cake is so moist and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is just perfect. I love the addition of the candied lemon slices - they add a nice crunch and a bit of sweetness. I will definitely be making this
Vincent Jegeju
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but this cake changed my mind. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the candied lemon slices are the perfect touch. I'll definitely be making this cake again.
Hussein Baydoun
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover lemons. I had a few lemons that were starting to go bad, so I decided to make this cake. I'm so glad I did! The cake turned out perfectly, and it was so delicious. I'll definitely be making this cake again.
Slayer King
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and I've never been disappointed. The cake is always moist and flavorful, and the candied lemon slices are a great addition. I highly recommend this recipe!
Whit Miller
[email protected]I'm a beginner baker, and this cake was the perfect recipe for me. It was easy to follow, and the results were delicious. I'm so glad I tried this recipe.
Muhmmad ismail
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. I love that I can use ingredients that I usually have on hand. The cake is always a hit with my family and friends.
Tshego Mfundzi
[email protected]I made this cake for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The cake was so moist and flavorful, and the candied lemon slices added a really nice touch. I'll definitely be making this cake again for my next party.
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[email protected]This is the best lemon pound cake I've ever had! The cake is so moist and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is just perfect. I love the addition of the candied lemon slices - they add a nice crunch and a bit of sweetness. I will definitely be making this
James Waiganjo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but this cake changed my mind. The cake is so moist and flavorful, and the candied lemon slices are the perfect touch. I'll definitely be making this cake again.
M Yaqoob M Yaqoob
[email protected]This cake is a great way to use up leftover lemons. I had a few lemons that were starting to go bad, so I decided to make this cake. I'm so glad I did! The cake turned out perfectly, and it was so delicious. I'll definitely be making this cake again.
Sojib Mxa
[email protected]I've made this lemon pound cake several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends. The cake is so easy to make, and the results are always perfect. I love the addition of the candied lemon slices - they really take this cake to the
blackwidowvr1
[email protected]This lemon pound cake with candied lemon slices is an absolute delight! The cake is moist and fluffy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness. The candied lemon slices add a wonderful burst of flavor and texture. I highly recommend this reci