This is an old recipe that my grandmother always made. It goes great with coffee and is quick and easy to make. Light lemon flavor that can be accompanied with a lemon glaze if desired.
Provided by Cookin Mama
Categories Desserts Cakes Pound Cake Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
- Combine sugar, flour, eggs, shortening, whole milk, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and baking powder in a large bowl; pour into the prepared pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 390.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.6 g, Cholesterol 77.5 mg, Fat 19.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 39.9 mg, Sugar 33.7 g
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Jackline Mabihya
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my cake didn't turn out as moist as I expected. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Jenevie Fernandez
[email protected]This cake is a bit dense for my taste, but the flavor is good.
M M zahid
[email protected]I've never made a pound cake before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cake turned out great. I'm definitely going to make it again.
Sheila Lorrison
[email protected]This cake is perfect for summer. It's light and refreshing, and the lemon flavor is perfect for a hot day.
Donna White
[email protected]I love the glaze on this cake. It adds a touch of sweetness and makes the cake look extra special.
Godfred Yaw
[email protected]This cake is easy to make and it turned out great! I used a bundt pan and it came out beautifully.
Lovely Writs
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of lemon desserts, but this cake was surprisingly good. The lemon flavor is not too overpowering and the cake is very moist.
Usmannaeem Mani
[email protected]This cake was a hit at my party! Everyone raved about how moist and flavorful it was.
Let your Heart Say
[email protected]I've made this lemon pound cake several times and it always turns out perfect. It's so easy to make and everyone loves it.
Juanid 07
[email protected]This lemon pound cake is so moist and delicious! I love the tangy lemon flavor. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.