Italian Lemon Pound Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 cups granulated sugar
4 large eggs, at room temperature
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sour cream, room temperature
Zest of 2 large lemons
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract optional, for extra lemon flavor
For the Lemon Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon optional
Directions:
Preheat the Oven and Prepare the Pan:
Preheat your oven to 325F 160C. Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt or tube pan thoroughly.
Cream Butter and Sugar:
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar on medium-high speed until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
Add Eggs One at a Time:
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition to ensure the mixture is smooth and airy.
Combine Dry Ingredients:
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Alternate Dry Ingredients and Sour Cream:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.
Add Lemon Flavorings:
Gently fold in the lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, vanilla extract, and lemon extract if using until fully incorporated.
Bake the Cake:
Pour the batter evenly into the prepared pan. Smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the Cake:
Remove the cake from the oven and allow it to cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes. Then, carefully turn the cake out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Lemon Glaze:
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and pourable. If desired, stir in lemon zest for added zing.
Glaze the Cake:
Drizzle the glaze evenly over the cooled cake, allowing it to cascade down the sides. Let the glaze set for a few minutes before serving.
Nutritional Information:
Prep Time: 20 minutes Baking Time: 1 hour 15 minutes Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes
Kcal: 330 kcal per slice approx.
Servings: 12 slices
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