Description
Enjoy this Lemon Pound Cake, a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors. Simple to prepare and delightful for all occasions, this cake is a homemade favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ½ cups (500 g) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ cups (3 sticks / 340 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 3 ½ cups (437.5 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup (245 g) buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons lemon extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 cups (250 g) confectioners' sugar
- ¼ cup lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 10-inch bundt pan with flour.
- In a stand mixer, combine granulated sugar and softened butter, beating on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 10 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, ensuring each egg is fully mixed in before adding the next.
- In another bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, kosher salt, and baking soda.
- Gradually add a third of the flour mixture to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Pour in half of the buttermilk and mix on low speed until smooth.
- Continue to alternate adding the flour mixture and buttermilk, finishing with the flour mixture.
- Add lemon extract and lemon zest, stirring until evenly incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top.
- Lower the oven temperature to 325°F (160°C) and bake for 60 to 75 minutes, checking at 60 minutes with a toothpick for doneness.
- Once baked, let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack or cake platter to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, you can replace some of the buttermilk with Greek yogurt.
Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best texture.
This cake pairs wonderfully with a fresh fruit topping or simple glaze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 40g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg