Lemon Glazed Pound Cake

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Serve & Enjoy
    • Slice and serve your delicious lemon glazed pound cake! Enjoy with a cup of tea or coffee.

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