THE BEST LEMON POUND CAKE

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Lemon pound cake is a classic dessert that is loved by many for its light, fluffy texture and bright, citrusy flavor. But this cake is unlike all the other Lemon Pound cakes out there. It has four types of Lemon flavors in it. It has Lemon Juice, Lemon Extract, Lemon Zest, and Lemon instant pudding in it. We add that into the cake in small quantities along with one pound of Butter, Sugar eggs, and flour, then we bake it.

It’s the most delicious, Fluffy and moist Lemon Poundcake with the RIGHT amount of Lemon Flavor. it’s absolutely amazing! So moist, decadent & flavorful!! this is the BEST Pound Cake I’ve ever had!

One of the defining features of lemon pound cake is its texture. It is denser than a regular cake, with a tight crumb and a moist, tender crumb. This is achieved by using a high ratio of butter and eggs to flour, which gives the cake a rich, buttery flavor and satisfying weightiness. Additionally, the lemon zest and juice add a bright, tangy flavor that balances out the richness of the cake.

To make a perfect lemon pound cake, it’s important to use fresh, high-quality ingredients. Fresh lemons are essential to achieving a bright, citrusy flavor in the cake. The butter should be at room temperature to ensure that it incorporates evenly into the batter. Sifting the dry ingredients together before adding them to the batter will help to ensure that the cake has a tender, even crumb.

There are many variations of lemon pound cake that you can try. Some people like to add poppy seeds to the batter for a little bit of crunch, while others prefer to make a glaze to drizzle over the top of the cake for an extra burst of lemon flavor. Lemon pound cake can also be made in a bundt pan for a beautiful presentation, or baked in mini loaf pans for individual servings.

In conclusion, lemon pound cake is a delicious and versatile dessert that is perfect for any occasion. Its rich, buttery texture and bright, tangy flavor make it a favorite of many. With just a few simple ingredients and some easy techniques, you can make a perfect lemon pound cake that is sure to impress your family and friends.

Ingredients:

  • For the Lemon Pound Cake
  • 1 1/2 cups butter 3 sticks
  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • zest of one lemon
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • For the Lemon Buttermilk Glaze
  • 1 1/2 cups confectioner’s sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • zest of 1 lemon
  • 1 tablespoon buttermilk
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  • How To Make Old fashioned Meatloaf Recipe

Instructions:

Lemon Pound Cake:

1 ) Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare bundt or tube pan by coating with shortening or butter and flouring light. Set aside.

2 ) Let the butter, cream cheese, and eggs come to room temperature. Cream together the butter, cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Add lemon juice and zest and combine well. Add flour and salt and vanilla. Mix until just well-combined but do not over mix. Pour the cake batter into the prepared bundt or tube pan.

3 ) Bake until golden brown and skewer inserted into the cake comes out clean, about 1 hour and 15 – 30 minutes.

Lemon Buttermilk Glaze:

1 ) As the cake is cooling, whisk together ingredients confectioner’s sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and buttermilk to make the glaze. Allow to sit until cake has fully cooled, then drizzle over top of lemon pound cake.

 

Sarah clinsmen
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