Lemon Pound Cake

Lemon Pound Cake

A bright and buttery pound cake infused with fresh lemon zest and juice for a classic, moist dessert.

⏱ 75 minServes 8American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Directions

  1. 1Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan.
  2. 2Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  3. 3Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest and lemon juice.
  4. 4In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  5. 5Alternate adding flour mixture and sour cream to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with flour.
  6. 6Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 55-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  7. 7Cool in pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

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