Lemon pound cake recipe

Lemon pound cake is a dessert that combines the refreshing tang of lemon with the decadent sweetness of cake. In this guide, we will take you step by step through the process of making a Lemon Pound Cake. From the essentials to the glaze, we have you covered.

Equipment:

Let’s start by gathering all the essentials you need. These are the basic building blocks of your delicious Lemon Pound Cake. Make sure everything is ready before you start.

Instructions:

Before you delve into mixing and cooking, it’s important to prepare your baking essentials. Here’s what you need to do:

1. Preheat your oven: Preheat it to 325°F (163°C) and make sure the oven rack is centered.
2. Grease and flour your bundt pan: this step will prevent the cake from sticking to the pan.
3. Lemon zest and juice: You will need the zest and juice for your batter and glaze.

The batter mixture

Now, let’s get to the heart of the Lemon Pound Cake – the batter. Follow these steps:

1. Cream butter, cream cheese, and sugar: Combine together until mixture reaches a light and fluffy consistency.
2. Add the eggs: one at a time and beat well.
3. Add dry ingredients: Mix flour, baking soda, and salt.
4. Add flavor: Stir vanilla and lemon zest into the lemon juice.

Baking the cake

Transfer your well-mixed batter to the prepared bundt pan making sure the top is flat. Bake in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until a toothpick comes out clean when inserted in the center.

Preparation of Lemon Glaze

While your cake is in the oven, you can make a delicious cup of lemonade. Here’s how to do it:

Combine glaze ingredients: Mix lemon juice, water, powdered sugar and a little heavy cream until you reach a smooth, water-worthy consistency.

Adjust the sweetness: Add more sugar for sweetness or lemon juice for sweetness, depending on your preference.

Drizzle with a warm glaze

Once your Lemon Pound Cake has cooled for a few minutes, gently remove from the pan and place on a wire rack. Next, sprinkle the prepared lemon over the cake. Let the glaze cool before serving.

Serving your lemon pound cake

Your Lemon Pound Cake is now ready to tempt your taste buds and delight your guests. It’s a dessert, a lovely addition to brunch, and served with roasted tea or coffee.