Description
Enjoy a slice of this Lemon Pound Cake, featuring a buttery texture, refreshing lemon flavor, and an easy preparation method. Ideal for gatherings or a cozy afternoon treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups confectioners' sugar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 10-inch bundt pan by greasing and flouring it.
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter on medium speed until the mixture is light and fluffy, approximately 10 minutes.
- Add the eggs into the mixture one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and baking soda.
- Gradually add one-third of the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low until just blended.
- Pour in half of the buttermilk and mix on low until the batter is smooth.
- Continue to add the flour mixture and buttermilk alternately, finishing with the flour mixture.
- Stir in the lemon extract and lemon zest until everything is well-incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
- Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (163°C) and bake for 60 to 75 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center; it should come out with some moist crumbs, not wet batter. Start checking at 60 minutes to avoid overbaking.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack or cake platter to cool completely.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture.
Store the cooled cake in an airtight container to maintain freshness for a couple of days.
This cake pairs wonderfully with a dusting of powdered sugar or a simple lemon glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg