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LEMON POUND CAKE



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This lemon pound cake is the ultimate dessert for lemon lovers.

Provided by Jennifer Segal

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield Two {8½ x 4½-inch|21x11-cm} loaves, about 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off with a knife
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk (low fat is fine) (see note)
2 tablespoons (packed) grated lemon zest (see note)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened
2¼ cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and set an oven rack in the middle position. Spray two 8½ x 4½-inch loaf pans with nonstick cooking spray. Line the long sides of the pans with parchment paper "slings" and spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray again.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
  • In another bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, lemon zest and lemon juice. Set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment (or beaters), cream the butter and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, then beat in the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Scrape down the sides of the bowl again.
  • With the mixer on low speed, beat in one-quarter of the flour mixture, then one-third of the buttermilk mixture. Beat in another quarter of the flour, then another third of the buttermilk mixture. Repeat with another quarter of the flour and the remaining buttermilk mixture. Finally, beat in the remaining flour mixture. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and give a quick mix to make sure all of the ingredients are well-incorporated.
  • Divide the thick batter into the prepared pans and smooth with a rubber spatula. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until the top is golden and a tester comes out clean.
  • Set the cakes on a cooling rack, and cool in the pans for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife along the unlined sides of the pans to loosen the cake from the pan. Using the parchment slings, lift the cakes out of the pans and place onto the rack, leaving the parchment paper in place under the cakes. Let cool for about 1 hour.
  • When the cakes are almost cool, make the syrup. Combine the water and sugar in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon juice.
  • When the cakes are cool, carefully transfer them to serving platters.
  • Gradually brush the warm syrup all over the cakes, including the sides, letting it soak in as you go.
  • To make the glaze: in a medium bowl, whisk together the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice. Add more confectioners' sugar or lemon juice as necessary to make a thick but pourable glaze (it should be a little thicker than you'd think, about the consistency of molasses or honey). Spoon the glaze over the top of the cake, letting it drip down the sides. Let the cakes sit for about one hour to allow the glaze to set before serving.
  • Note: If you'd like to make your own buttermilk, check out the easy method here.
  • Note: You'll need 4 to 5 large lemons for the entire recipe.
  • Make-Ahead/Freezer-Friendly Instructions: The cakes can be made up to 1 day ahead of time and stored in a cake dome or airtight container at room temperature. They can also be frozen (without the final glaze) for up to 3 months. After they are completely cooled, double-wrap securely with aluminum foil or plastic freezer wrap, or place them in a heavy-duty freezer bag. Thaw overnight on the countertop before serving. (Add the syrup before the cake is frozen and add the glaze after the cake is thawed.)

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 slice, Calories 313, Fat 7g, Carbohydrate 59g, Protein 4g, SaturatedFat 4g, Sugar 40g, Fiber 1g, Sodium 143mg, Cholesterol 51mg

GLAZED LEMON POUND CAKE



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This bright and zesty glazed lemon pound cake is buttery, soft and topped with an easy lemon glaze. It's perfect for lemon lovers.

Provided by Marie Roffey

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ½ cups all purpose flour ((195g / 6.8oz))
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened ((226g / 8oz / 2 sticks))
1 cup white granulated sugar ((200g / 7oz))
4 large eggs, room temp
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ½ tablespoons lemon zest
¼ cup lemon juice
¼ cup buttermilk, room temp
1 ¼ cups powdered sugar ((163g / 5.7oz))
1 teaspoon lemon zest
6-8 teaspoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350F / 180C / 160C fan forced. Grease and line a 6 cup capacity loaf tin with baking paper so that its sticking up above the sides.
  • In a small bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt, then whisk to combine well.
  • In a large bowl or the bowl of stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat the butter and sugar until lightened and creamy.
  • Beat in the eggs, one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Scrape the sides of the bowl from time to time.
  • Add the vanilla and lemon zest and beat to combine.
  • Add half the flour mixture and mix on low just until combined (no more).
  • Follow with the combined buttermilk and lemon juice, mix in, then the rest of the flour mixing until only just combined.
  • Tip the mixture into the prepared tin, then level out with a spatula.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out with a crumb or two attached.
  • Remove from tin after 5 minutes using the baking paper to lift it, then allow to cool completely before glazing.
  • Mix together the icing sugar, zest and half the lemon juice. Slowly add more lemon juice until it gets to the desired consistency, then pour it over the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 19 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Sodium 62 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 35 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON POUND CAKE



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Who doesn't love moist lemon cake, especially when you add cream cheese to a boxed mix for extra richness?&emdash;Flora Valdez, San Bernadino, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup fat-free milk
1 package lemon cake mix (regular size)
4 large eggs, room temperature

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in milk. Add dry cake mix and eggs; beat until combined. Beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan., Bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 231 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 373mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.

EASY LEMON POUND CAKE



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I have used this cake for so many different things. Its great if you need something at the last minute. Its always comes out good. It's good just as a pound cake, without the drizzled lemon. We like it for strawberry shortcake.

Provided by jean1

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup butter, melted
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • Mix together 1 cup sugar and butter.
  • Add eggs and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice; mix well.
  • Add salt, flour, and baking powder to mixture.
  • Add milk.
  • Bake at 325°F in a well greased loaf pan for 1 hour,or until golden brown.
  • Mix 1/3 cup lemon juice and 1/4 cup sugar.
  • Use a toothpick to make holes in top of cake and drizzle lemon juice and sugar mixture over the top of the cake when removed from the oven.
  • Serve warm or cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 338.6, Fat 13.5, SaturatedFat 8.1, Cholesterol 79.1, Sodium 245.5, Carbohydrate 50.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 31.6, Protein 4.7

LEMON-BUTTERMILK POUND CAKE WITH AUNT EVELYN'S LEMON GLAZE



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My mother's blue-ribbon pound cake recipe. It always gets rave reviews.

Provided by Sarah Copeland Sawicki

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 ½ cups white sugar
1 ½ cups butter, softened
4 eggs
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon lemon extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar
¼ cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 tablespoon lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®).
  • Beat white sugar and 1 1/2 cups butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 10 minutes. Add eggs one at a time, thoroughly beating each egg into the butter mixture before adding the next.
  • Sift flour, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl. Add 1/3 of the flour mixture to the butter mixture; mix well. Pour in 1/2 the buttermilk and beat until combined. Repeat adding the remaining flour mixture and buttermilk, beating well after each addition, and ending with the flour mixture. Stir lemon extract into batter. Pour batter into prepared tube pan.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Bake in the oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 60 to 75 minutes. Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to a cake platter or plate.
  • Beat confectioner's sugar, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons butter, and lemon zest together in a bowl until glaze is smooth. Pour about half the glaze over the cake; let cool. Pour remaining glaze over the cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 630.1 calories, Carbohydrate 91.9 g, Cholesterol 128.9 mg, Fat 27.2 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 16.5 g, Sodium 372.2 mg, Sugar 63.5 g

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