Lemon Pound Cake with Aunt Evelyn's Lemon Glaze

Lemon Pound Cake with Aunt Evelyn's Lemon Glaze
  • PREP TIME
    20 mins
  • COOK TIME
    1 hrs
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 50 mins
  • SERVING
    14 People
  • VIEWS
    1.7K

A timeless classic, this Lemon Pound Cake is luxuriously moist and bursting with bright citrus flavor. Crowned with a tangy lemon glaze, it's a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, perfect for any occasion.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    79 g
  • Cholesterol
    111 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    6 g
  • Saturated Fat
    14 g
  • Sodium
    157 mg
  • Fat
    23 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 5 mins Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a Bundt pan. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 7 mins In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 5-7 minutes. (7 minutes)

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Recipe View 3 mins Beat in the eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. (3 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Stir in the lemon extract. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 2 mins Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and spread evenly. (2 minutes)

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Recipe View 1 hrs 10 mins Bake for 60-75 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. (70 minutes)

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Recipe View 10 mins Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely. (10 minutes)

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Recipe View 5 mins For the glaze, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, softened butter, and lemon zest until smooth. (5 minutes)

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Recipe View 20 mins Once the cake is completely cool, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top. Allow the glaze to set before serving. (20 minutes)

For an extra burst of lemon flavor, try adding 1/4 cup of lemon curd to the batter before baking.
Ensure your butter is properly softened for a smooth and creamy batter.
Cooling the cake completely before glazing is essential for a perfect finish.
Store leftover cake in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.8/ 5 ( 561 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (9)
  • Coty Cruickshankjacobs

    Sarah M.: This cake is absolutely divine! The lemon flavor is perfect, and the glaze is so tangy and sweet. I'll definitely be making this again.

  • Ozella Reichel

    Michael B.: This is the best lemon pound cake I've ever had! The glaze is the perfect finishing touch.

  • Lorena Gorczany

    Rachel H.: I accidentally used salted butter and the cake still turned out great. This recipe is very forgiving.

  • Robert Harber

    Ashley K.: This recipe is great! It was easy to follow and the cake turned out amazing. Highly recommend!

  • Suzanne Wintheiser

    Jessica R.: The cake was a bit dry, so next time I'll be sure not to overbake it. Otherwise, the flavor was great.

  • Oscar Pfeffer

    David L.: Followed the recipe exactly and it came out perfectly. My family loved it! Thanks for sharing.

  • Ceasar Sporer

    Emily P.: I added a little more lemon zest to the cake batter and it was even more delicious. A real crowd-pleaser!

  • Frederik Hane

    Kevin W.: I made this for a bake sale and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about it!

  • Pablo Corwin

    Tiffany S.: I love how moist and flavorful this cake is. The lemon extract really makes a difference.

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