Iced Lemon Pound Cake

50 mins
Serves 8
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Directions

  1. 1In a mixing bowl, combine 1 1/4 cup of sugar and 2 tablespoons of grated lemon zest.
  2. 2Roll one lemon on the counter to loosen the juice, then cut it in half and squeeze out ½ cup of fresh lemon juice. Add to the bowl.
  3. 3Add 3 eggs and mix.
  4. 4Add 2/3 cup of buttermilk and ½ cup of vegetable or canola oil to the bowl and mix.
  5. 5In a separate bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons of baking powder, ½ teaspoon of baking soda, and ¾ teaspoon of kosher salt.
  6. 6Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix on low speed until combined. Do not overmix.
  7. 7Spray a 9x5 inch loaf pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper.
  8. 8Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake at 350°F for 40-45 minutes.
  9. 9While the cake is baking, prepare the icing by combining 1 2/3 cup of powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice.
  10. 10Remove the cake from the oven and let cool completely before icing.
  11. 11Once cool, frost the cake with the lemon icing.

Ingredients

  • 1.25 cup sugar
  • 2 lemons
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 0.5 cup lemon juice
  • 3 eggs
  • 2.66 cup buttermilk
  • 0.5 cup vegetable or canola oil
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
  • 0.75 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1.66 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice

Equipment

scalegraterknifemixer9x5 loaf panparchment paperwhisk