Description
A delightful lemon pound cake boasting a moist, rich texture and vibrant citrus flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup butter (softened)
- 3 cups sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a bundt pan thoroughly.
- Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl and whisk together.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Consider making the batter a day in advance and refrigerating it for enhanced flavor. This cake can also be made gluten-free with appropriate flour substitute.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: lemon cake, pound cake, dessert, baking