Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250g)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Baking soda: 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g)
- Lemon zest: from 2 lemons
- Lemon juice: 1/2 cup (120ml)
- Granulated sugar: 2 cups (400g)
- Butter, room temperature: 1 cup (225g)
- Large eggs: 3
- Buttermilk: 1 cup (240ml)
For the Lemon Glaze:
- Powdered sugar: 1 cup (120g)
- Lemon juice: 2 tablespoons (30ml)
- Milk: 1 tablespoon (15ml)
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch (23x33cm) baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
- In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- While the cake is cooling, make the lemon glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk until smooth.
- Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and let it set.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 450 per slice
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
- Sodium: 400mg
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Sugar: 35g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Moist and tender pound cake
- Zesty and tangy lemon flavor
- Sweet and tart lemon glaze
- Easy to make and perfect for any occasion
User Comments:
- "Absolutely delicious! The lemon flavor is so refreshing and the glaze is the perfect finishing touch."
- "This is my new favorite pound cake recipe. It's so easy to make and always turns out perfect."
- "I served this at a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone raved about the flavor."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough cake.
- Let the cake cool completely before glazing. This will help the glaze to set properly.
