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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