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Italian Lemon Pound Cake

A moist and buttery lemon pound cake with bright citrus flavor and a sweet glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 0.5 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp lemon juice

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Loaf pan
  • Hand mixer
  • Wire rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven and prepare loaf pan.
  2. Mix dry ingredients.
  3. Cream butter and sugar.
  4. Add eggs and flavorings.
  5. Combine wet and dry ingredients.
  6. Bake until done.
  7. Cool, glaze, and serve.

Notes

Add berries or almond extract for variation.