HOMEMADE LEMON POUND CAKE

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I take this cake when asked to bring dessert for potluck lunches. The ladies sometimes come to blows to see who gets to take home the leftovers! -Corkey Addcox, Mt. Shasta, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 1 mini loaf (6 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup sugar
1 egg
3 tablespoons canola oil
3 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon poppy seeds, optional
1/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sugar, egg, oil, orange juice and extract. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to egg mixture and mix well. Stir in poppy seeds if desired., Pour into a greased and floured 5-3/4x3x2-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 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., For glaze, in a small bowl, whisk confectioners' sugar and lemon juice until smooth; drizzle over cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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