Ingredients
For the Pound Cake:
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prep Pan
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or a bundt pan.
- Prepare the Batter
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Bake the Cake
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Make the Lemon Glaze
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Drizzle over the cooled pound cake.
- Serve & Enjoy
- Slice and serve your delicious lemon glazed pound cake! Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.
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