How to Make Aunt Ruth's Sour Cream Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a classic pound cake. And when it comes to classic pound cake recipes, Aunt Ruth's Sour Cream Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze is a standout. This recipe has been in our family for generations, and it never fails to impress. The tender crumb, the rich flavor, and the delightful tangy lemon glaze make this pound cake a true showstopper. Whether you're baking it for a special occasion or just to treat yourself, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen as we...

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Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • 3 cups white sugar
  • ½ pound unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract, divided
  • 6 large eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 (16 ounce) container sour cream
  • 1 ½ cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice, or more to taste
  • 2 drops yellow food coloring, or more as needed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 45 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 1 Bundt(R) cake

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup fluted tube pan (such as Bundt®); sprinkle with 2 teaspoons sugar.
  • Cream 3 cups sugar and butter together in a large bowl until fluffy; add vanilla extract and 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Sift flour and baking soda together in a medium bowl; add to butter mixture alternately with sour cream. Spoon into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours. Let cool in the pan for 15 minutes. Remove from the pan to a wire rack; cool completely, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  • Combine confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract, and food coloring in a small bowl. Drizzle glaze over the cooled cake.
  • Nutrition

    627 cal.

    • Total Fat: 26g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 150mg
    • Sodium: 84mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 92g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 67g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 133mg