Description
Iced Lemon Pound Cake is a delightful dessert that brings the bright flavors of citrus to your table. Moist and buttery, this cake is infused with zesty lemon and topped with a glossy glaze that adds just the right amount of sweetness. Perfect for any occasion, whether it’s breakfast, an afternoon treat, or a crowd-pleasing dessert at gatherings. With its fluffy yet dense texture, each slice offers a burst of refreshing flavor that will leave your taste buds dancing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs (room temperature)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 cups powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 1/4 cup milk or cream (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to wet mixture until just combined.
- Stir in lemon zest and juice.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes; toothpick should come out clean.
- For the glaze: Mix powdered sugar with milk or cream until smooth; adjust consistency as desired.
- Once cooled, drizzle glaze over cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg