Best Sour Cream Lemon Pound Cake Recipes

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SOUR CREAM LEMON POUND CAKE



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Light and moist sour cream pound cake with a wonderful lemon zing. Easy as it is tasty!

Provided by LillysMom

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pound Cake Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
3 large eggs
¾ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, or as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x4-inch loaf pan.
  • Cream sugar and butter together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add eggs, sour cream, and lemon extract. Add flour and baking soda; mix well. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove the loaf from the pan and dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290.5 calories, Carbohydrate 35.9 g, Cholesterol 87.8 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.6 g, Sodium 63.3 mg, Sugar 20.9 g

AUNT RUTH'S SOUR CREAM POUND CAKE WITH LEMON GLAZE



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This pound cake with lemon glaze came from my great aunt's collection. Her secret was doubling the amount of sour cream. I have used this cake as a basis for creating other pound cakes.

Provided by Nancy Zimmerman

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 2h45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 teaspoons white sugar
3 cups white sugar
½ pound unsalted butter, softened
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract, divided
6 large eggs
3 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice, or more to taste
2 drops yellow food coloring, or more as needed

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®); sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sugar.
  • Cream 3 cups sugar and butter together in a large bowl until fluffy; add vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift flour and baking soda together in a medium bowl; add to butter mixture alternately with sour cream. Spoon into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Remove from the pan to a wire rack; cool completely, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Combine confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract, and food coloring in a small bowl. Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 626.7 calories, Carbohydrate 92.4 g, Cholesterol 150.3 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 7.7 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 84.3 mg, Sugar 66.5 g

SOUR CREAM LEMON POUND CAKE WITH CHERRY COMPOTE



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Super moist, refreshing dessert. I serve this at Easter or Mother's Day. I store the compote separately and let it cool slightly before I serve.

Provided by Melissa VanDerLaan

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 2h50m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 19

cooking spray
3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter
2 ½ cups white sugar
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 eggs, room temperature
2 cups sour cream
4 cups frozen pitted sweet cherries
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cold water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray 2 loaf pans with cooking spray.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
  • Beat butter, 2 1/2 cups sugar, and lemon extract with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy and noticeably lighter in color. Stir in lemon zest and 2 tablespoons lemon juice; beat for 30 seconds. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add the flour mixture alternately with the sour cream, mixing until just incorporated. Spoon the batter into the prepared pans.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Meanwhile, combine cherries, 1/4 cup sugar, water, and cornstarch for the compote in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat and stir in the almond extract. Set aside.
  • Combine lemon juice and confectioners' sugar; mix well. When the cake is completely cool, drizzle the lemon glaze over top. Serve with cherry compote.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.5 calories, Carbohydrate 78.1 g, Cholesterol 66.2 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 141.1 mg, Sugar 55.4 g

BLUEBERRY-SOUR CREAM POUND CAKE WITH LEMON CREAM



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We've dressed up our Classic Pound Cake recipe with blueberries, sour cream, and a lemon-cream topping.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Yield Makes 2 cakes

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound (3 1/4 cups) plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon coarse salt
3 sticks softened unsalted butter, plus more for pans
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
9 large, room-temperature eggs
2 cups blueberries
2 tablespoons sanding sugar
1 cup heavy cream
1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Butter two 5-by-9-inch loaf pans. Combine 3 1/4 cups flour and salt in a bowl.
  • Cream butter, sour cream, and sugar with a mixer on high speed until pale and fluffy, for 8 minutes. Scrape down sides of bowl. Reduce speed to medium, and add vanilla extract.
  • Lightly beat eggs, and add to mixer bowl in 4 additions, mixing thoroughly after each and scraping down sides. Reduce speed to low, and add flour mixture in 4 additions, mixing until just incorporated. Toss blueberries in remaining 2 tablespoons flour; fold into finished batter. Divide batter between pans. Tap on counter to distribute; smooth tops.
  • Before baking, sprinkle sanding sugar over each cake. Bake until a tester inserted into center of each cake comes out clean, about 65 minutes. Let cool in pans on a wire rack for 30 minutes. Remove from pans, and let cool completely on wire rack.
  • Make the lemon cream: Combine heavy cream, confectioners' sugar, and lemon zest in a bowl. Beat until soft peaks form.

SOUR CREAM AND LEMON POUND CAKE



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I love the taste of lemon. Lemon and sour cream go wonderfully together and what better way of combining them than in this lovely pound cake!

Provided by Bev I Am

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter, room temp
3 cups sugar
6 eggs, room temp
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon freshly grated lemon rind
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Grease 16-cup tube pan.
  • Dust with cake flour; tap out excess flour.
  • Sift flour, baking powder and salt into medium bowl.
  • Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl at medium speed until fluffy.
  • Gradually add sugar and beat 5 minutes.
  • Add eggs 1 at a time, beating just until combined after each addition.
  • Beat in lemon juice and peel.
  • Using rubber spatula, mix in dry ingredients.
  • Mix in sour cream.
  • Transfer batter to prepared pan.
  • Bake cake until tester inserted near center comes out clean, about 1 hour 30 minutes.
  • Let cake cool in pan on rack 15 minutes.
  • Cut around cake in pan.
  • Turn out cake.
  • Carefully turn cake right side up on rack and cool completely.
  • (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Wrap in foil and let stand at room temperature.).

LEMON GLAZED SOUR CREAM POPPY SEED POUND CAKE



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This cake is one of many derived from my Cream Cheese/Sour Cream Pound cake. Which is why I lovc the recipe so much. No matter what spin I put on this cake, it is always well accepted. I frequently interchange sour cream with cream cheese, or make it an almond, rum, orange or lemon glazed, they are all very good, and this version...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Cakes

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 c sour cream
6 large eggs, room temperature
3 stick butter, softened room temperature
3 c sugar
3 c all purpose flour
1 box 3 oz. size lemon flavored gelatin
1 Tbsp pure lemon extract
1 Tbsp lemon zest, grated
2 1/2 Tbsp poppy seeds
1/2 tsp yellow food color(optional)
LEMON GLAZE
1 c sugar
1/3 c lemon juice
1 stick butter
1 Tbsp lemon zest (optional)

Steps:

  • 1. PREHEAT OVEN TO 325 DEGREES F. Spray bundt pan with non stick cooking spray or butter a 12 cup bundt pan and flour well, then set aside till needed. In a large bowl cream together the softened butter, with the sour cream, until pale yellow. Gradually add the sugar a little at a time, and continue to beat until well blended, and mixture is no longer grainy.About 5 minutes.
  • 2. Then slowly add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then add the lemon extract, lemon zest, and yellow food color if desired. Beat to mix.
  • 3. In a medium bowl add the 3 cups flour, poppy seed,& gelatin stir to mix.Then alternately add the flour mixture to the creamed butter mixture a little at a time. Beating well after each addition for a total of about 8 to 10 minutes.
  • 4. Pour into prepared pan, and smooth top of cake with back of spatula or spoon. Then place in preheated 325 degree oven and bake for 1 1/2 hours or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • 5. TO PREPARE GLAZE: In a medium size sauce pan add the sugar lemon juice, stick of butter, and cook on low heat, stirring until butter is melted, and mixture begins to boil around edges. Stir until sugar is no longer grainy and mixture becomes thick and syrupy about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes. Remove from heat and add lemon zest if using.
  • 6. With long tined fork or wooden skewer poke holes in cake, and slowly add half of glaze over top of cake with a spoon, allowing glaze to slowly soak into cake. Allow to rest for about 5 minutes or so, and then invert cake onto a large platter or plate. Poke holes in other side and repeat with remaining glaze. Allow cake to cool completely before slicing to serve.

SOUR CREAM AND LEMON POUND CAKE



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An easy Sour Cream and Lemon Pound Cake recipe.

Provided by Darren DiPietro

Categories     Cake     Mixer     Citrus     Dessert     Bake     Lemon     Sour Cream     Bon Appétit     Pennsylvania     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups cake flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature
3 cups sugar
6 eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F. Grease 16-cup tube pan. Dust pan with cake flour; tap out excess flour.
  • Sift flour, baking soda and salt into medium bowl. Using electric mixer, beat butter in large bowl at medium speed until fluffy. Gradually add sugar and beat 5 minutes. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating just until combined after each addition. Beat in lemon juice and peel. Using rubber spatula, mix in dry ingredients. Mix in sour cream. Transfer batter to prepared pan.
  • Bake cake until tester inserted near center comes out clean, about 1 hour 30 minutes. Let cake cool in pan on rack 15 minutes. Cut around cake in pan. Turn out cake.
  • Carefully turn cake right side up on rack and cool completely. (Can be prepared 2 days ahead. Wrap in foil and let stand at room temperature.)

SOUR CREAM LEMON POUND CAKE



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My sweet grandmother made this when I was little. I would walk in her door and go to the kitchen and check in the cake plate and see if she had made one...delicious!!!

Provided by Leslie Bowles

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 55m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 duncan hines yellow butter cake mix with pudding in the mix
4 eggs
1/2 c oil
1/2 c sugar
1 8 ounce-container sour cream
1/2 tsp lemon extract

Steps:

  • 1. Mix well in a large bowl. Pour into a greased Bundt pan and bake at 350 degrees until it tests done, about 45 minutes. When cool drizzle glaze.
  • 2. Glaze: 3 ounces softened cream cheese Lemon juice Powdered sugar Mix the cream cheese and enough lemon juice and powdered sugar to make a pourable glaze.

LEMON ALMOND SOUR CREAM POUND CAKE



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A Cake that is Rich and Moist, and Lemon flavored. Great just by the slice or top with fresh Strawberries and Whip Cream

Provided by Donna Luckadoo

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 12 slices

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter (softened)
3 cups sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup lemon yogurt
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
6 eggs
1/2 teaspoon almond extract or 1/2 teaspoon almond flavoring
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract or 1/2 teaspoon lemon flavoring
1 lemons, juice of or 1 lime, juice of

Steps:

  • Preheat Oven to 325°.
  • Next butter and flour a large Tube or Bundt pan.
  • Cream together Sugar and Butter.
  • Then add Sour cream and Yogurt.
  • Sift Flour and Baking soda and add to the sugar mixture alternating with the eggs one at a time.
  • Add extracts or flavorings, then the Lemon or Lime Juice. Mix until light and Fluffy.
  • Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan and bake for 1 hour, (Oven temperature varies so it may take an extra 10 to 20 minutes depending on your Oven) or until toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.5, Fat 20.2, SaturatedFat 11.9, Cholesterol 151.1, Sodium 208.1, Carbohydrate 76.8, Fiber 0.9, Sugar 52.3, Protein 7.3

SOUR CREAM LEMON POUND CAKE



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I found this recipe in a dessert cookbook, and it's close to the lemon cake my BF's cousin makes. She's a pastry chef and always surprises us with a lovely lemon cake now and then.

Provided by VickyJ

Categories     < 4 Hours

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 pound cake, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
3 cups sugar
6 eggs
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon rind
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup melted butter
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons grated lemon rind

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F.
  • Cream butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
  • Add lemon juice and rind.
  • Mix flour, baking soda and salt together and add alternately with sour cream to the creamed mixture.
  • Pour into greased and floured 10-inch angel food pan (16-cup size).
  • Bake at 325 F for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until it tests done (toothpick inserted in center comes out clean).
  • Cool 15 minutes before turning out on rack to cool.
  • If desired, a lemon glaze can be poured over cake.
  • Lemon Glaze:.
  • Mix all ingredients together and beat until of spreading consistency.
  • Variations: Orange juice and grated orange rind can be substituted for lemon; 1/4 cup poppy seed or 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans or walnuts can be added.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1271.2, Fat 52, SaturatedFat 30.9, Cholesterol 330, Sodium 663.4, Carbohydrate 191.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 140.3, Protein 14.5

LEMON SOUR CREAM POUND CAKE



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My mother thinks the original recipe for this cake came from Southern Living, however it is not listed on their website. The cake gets a wonderful crispy crust on top that is amazing. We have it every Fourth of July with strawberries and whip cream.

Provided by Erindipity

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h15m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup shortening
3 cups sugar
5 eggs
1/4 cup milk
8 ounces sour cream
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°F Grease and flour a 10" tube pan.
  • Cream butter and shortening. Gradually add sugar, beating well at medium speed. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
  • Combine sour cream and milk, stir until smooth.
  • Combine flour and baking powder.
  • Add sour cream mixture and flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately. Begin and end with the flour mixture. Mix just until blended after each addition. Stir in extracts.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 1 hour and 40-45 minutes or until tooth pick inserted into center comes out clean.
  • Cool in the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 358.6, Fat 18.4, SaturatedFat 9.2, Cholesterol 83, Sodium 100.2, Carbohydrate 45.1, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 30.2, Protein 4.1

LEMON SOUR CREAM POUND CAKE



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Number Of Ingredients 15

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter , at room temperature
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs , at room temperature*
1 teaspoon vanilla
Grated zest of 2 lemons
1 cup sour cream , at room temperature
1 cup fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
Zest of 1 lemon
Read more: http://www.oprah.com/food/Lemon-Sour-Cream-Pound-Cake#ixzz2GIHXlfrP

Steps:

  • Directions Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325°F. Butter and flour a 10-inch fluted tube (Bundt) pan, and tap out the excess flour. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together; set aside. Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl with a hand-held electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla and zest. On low speed, add the flour in 3 additions, alternating with 2 additions of the sour cream, beginning and ending with the flour. Beat until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl often with a rubber spatula. Spread evenly in the pan. Bake until a wooden skewer inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 1/4 hours. Bring the lemon juice, zest, water and sugar to a boil over high heat and cook until it is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 15 minutes. Allow syrup to cool before drizzling onto the cake. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle half the syrup over the cake. Invert onto the rack and brush with the remaining syrup. Cool completely. Recommended technique: If a recipe calls for room temperature eggs, place the uncracked eggs in a bowl of hot water for 5 minutes so they can lose their chill. Read more: http://www.oprah.com/food/Lemon-Sour-Cream-Pound-Cake#ixzz2GIHmIy7q

FRESH LEMON & SOUR CREAM POUND CAKE



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Make and share this Fresh Lemon & Sour Cream Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by NotYourMommasCookin

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 large egg
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and coat an 8x4 inch loaf pan with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl mix flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  • In a medium bowl mix sour cream, milk, sugar, oil, egg, lemon juice and lemon zest.
  • Stir sour cream mixture into flour mixture until well combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake about 45 to 50 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Slice and serve with berries, whipped cream or plain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.6, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 17.4, Sodium 186.3, Carbohydrate 17, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 4.3, Protein 2.5

SOUR CREAM - LEMON POUND CAKE



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Delicious!!! Light, moist, lemony and just plain good! This has been a family favorite since 2001. I think I got this recipe from Cooking Light magazine.

Provided by byZula

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

cooking spray
3 tablespoons dry breadcrumbs
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter or 3/4 cup margarine, softened
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 teaspoons lemon extract
3 large eggs
1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh lemon rind (about 2 lemons)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, divided
1 (8 ounce) carton low-fat sour cream
1 cup powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Coat a 10-inch tube pan with cooking spray, and dust with the breadcrumbs.
  • Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a bowl; stir well.
  • Beat the butter in a large bowl at medium speed until light and fluffy.
  • Gradually add the sugar and lemon extract, beating until well blended.
  • Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Add grated lemon rind and 2 tablespoons lemon juice and beat for 30 seconds.
  • Add the flour mixture to sugar mixture alternately with sour cream, beating at low speed, beginning and ending with flour mixture.
  • Spoon batter into prepared pan and bake at 350 for 1 hour and 10 mins., or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan for 10 minutes on a wire rack; remove from pan.
  • Combine 2 tbsp lemon juice and powdered sugar.
  • Drizzle glaze over top of cake.
  • SOUR CREAM POUND CAKE VARIATION.
  • Substitute vanilla extract for the lemon extract. Omit the juice and rind in the cake.
  • Substitute milk for the juice in the glaze.

SOUR CREAM LEMON POUND CAKE WITH CHERRY COMPOTE



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"Super moist, refreshing dessert. I serve this at Easter or Mother's Day."

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 21

For the Cake:
3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter
2 1/2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons lemon extract
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
3 eggs, room temperature
2 cups sour cream
For the Compote:
4 cups frozen pitted sweet cherries
1/4 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons cold water
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
For the Glaze:
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a fluted tube pan (such as a Bundt® pan) with cooking spray.
  • Combine the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
  • Beat the butter, 2 1/2 cups sugar, and lemon extract with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Stir in the 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon lemon zest and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice; beat for 30 seconds. Add the room-temperature eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next.
  • Mix in the flour mixture alternately with the sour cream, mixing until just incorporated. Spoon the batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.
  • Meanwhile, prepare the compote: combine the cherries, 1/4 cup sugar, water, and cornstarch in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove the compote from the heat and stir in the almond extract. Set aside.
  • Combine 2 tablespoons of lemon juice with the confectioners' sugar and mix well. When the cake is completely cool, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top of the cake. Serve the cherry compote with the cake.

LEMON SOUR CREAM POUND CAKE



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Make and share this Lemon Sour Cream Pound Cake recipe from Food.com.

Provided by TGirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 1 cake, 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup margarine
1/2 cup shortening (ie crisco)
3 cups sugar
6 eggs
8 ounces sour cream
1/4 cup milk
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  • Mix butter, shortening, sugar, and eggs.
  • Combine sour cream and milk.
  • Add flour and baking powder.
  • Mix until blended.
  • Add flavorings (lemon and vanilla).
  • Bake in a greased tube pan for 1 and 1/2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 722.9, Fat 37, SaturatedFat 10, Cholesterol 138.3, Sodium 289.4, Carbohydrate 90.5, Fiber 1, Sugar 60.4, Protein 8.8

LEMON SOUR CREAM POUND CAKE RECIPE



Lemon Sour Cream Pound Cake Recipe image

Provided by Shash

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter , at room temperature
3 cups sugar
6 large eggs , at room temperature*
1 teaspoon vanilla
Grated zest of 2 lemons
1 cup sour cream , at room temperature
1 cup fresh lemon juice
2/3 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
Zest of 1 lemon

Steps:

  • Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 325°F. Butter and flour a 10-inch fluted tube (Bundt) pan, and tap out the excess flour. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt together; set aside. Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl with a hand-held electric mixer on high speed until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then the vanilla and zest. On low speed, add the flour in 3 additions, alternating with 2 additions of the sour cream, beginning and ending with the flour. Beat until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl often with a rubber spatula. Spread evenly in the pan. Bake until a wooden skewer inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 1 1/4 hours. Bring the lemon juice, zest, water and sugar to a boil over high heat and cook until it is reduced to 1/2 cup, about 15 minutes. Allow syrup to cool before drizzling onto the cake. Transfer the cake to a wire rack and cool for 10 minutes. Drizzle half the syrup over the cake. Invert onto the rack and brush with the remaining syrup. Cool completely.

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