Description
A delicious and moist Italian Lemon Pound Cake with a zesty lemon flavor.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Store in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
- Best served at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Italian Lemon Pound Cake, Lemon Cake, Best Lemon Cake, Pound Cake