Lemon Pound Cake: Indulgent Bliss with Cream Cheese Icing
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A deliciously moist lemon pound cake topped with creamy lemon cream cheese icing, perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 90 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk.
- Fold in the lemon zest and extract.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 60-70 minutes.
- Let the cake cool before adding the icing.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, you can add a glaze of lemon juice and powdered sugar on top.
- Make sure all ingredients are at room temperature before starting.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg