ULTIMATE LEMON POUND CAKE
Here is another one of those 'triple lemon' pound cakes, & this recipe comes from the 2001 cookbook, Luscious Lemon Desserts. Be sure to read carefully both the ingredients list & directions before starting anything!
Provided by Sydney Mike
Categories Dessert
Time 1h55m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- FOR THE CAKE: Making sure there is a rack in the middle of the oven, preheat oven to 300 degrees F, then butter & flour a 10" (12-cup) Bundt pan.
- Sift flour, baking powder & salt together TWICE.
- In a large bowl & with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter until light & fluffy.
- Gradually beat in 1 3/4 cups of sugar, about 3 tablespoons at a time, & continue beating until light & fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Reduce speed to low & add flour mixture alternately with the milk, in batches, beginning & ending with the flour.
- Stir in 1 tablespoon of the zest & both extracts.
- Transfer batter to prepared pan & smooth top with a rubber spatula, & bake for 1 1/2 hours or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven & let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
- FOR THE HOT SYRUP TOPPING: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring 1/2 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons lemon zest & lemon juice to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved.
- Turn cake out onto the rack & IMMEDIATELY brush the hot syrup over the hot cake.
- Let brushed cake cool to room temperature, then cut into wedges & ENJOY!
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Rasha Juja
[email protected]This cake was a bit dry for my taste, but the lemon flavor was good.
Habib Albaloshi
[email protected]This cake is amazing! It's so moist and flavorful, and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again and again.
esther akinnubi
[email protected]I was really impressed with this recipe. The cake was moist and fluffy, and the lemon flavor was perfect. I will definitely be making this cake again.
HaDIA kashif
[email protected]This is the best lemon pound cake recipe I've ever tried! It's moist, flavorful, and has the perfect amount of lemon flavor. I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit.
Puran Kumar
[email protected]This cake is so easy to make, and it tastes delicious! I love the lemon flavor, and the glaze is a great addition.
Charm Webster
[email protected]I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit! It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.
mansa musa
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the glaze was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this cake again.
gugu sikhosana
[email protected]This cake is so good! I've tried many lemon pound cake recipes over the years, but this one is by far the best. The texture is perfect - moist and fluffy, with a tender crumb. And the lemon flavor is amazing - it's bright and tangy, without being ove
Melusi Lincoln
[email protected]I was looking for a lemon pound cake recipe that was easy to follow and didn't require any special ingredients. This recipe fit the bill perfectly! The cake turned out great - it was moist and flavorful, and the glaze added a nice touch of sweetness.
Haris Haris
[email protected]This lemon pound cake is divine! The texture is moist and fluffy, and the lemon flavor is perfectly balanced - not too tart, not too sweet. I've made this cake several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.