How to Make Golden Lemon Pound Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Golden Lemon Pound Cake is a delightful and refreshing dessert that is perfect for any occasion. This classic recipe has been passed down for generations and is a favorite among many. The combination of tangy lemon and rich buttery cake makes for a decadent treat that is sure to please even the most discerning palates.

Made with simple and wholesome ingredients, this cake is easy to prepare and will leave your kitchen smelling heavenly as it bakes. Its golden color and moist texture m...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 1 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened*
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup buttermilk**
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 ¼ cups powdered sugar
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon milk

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 40 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 to 10 - inch bundt cake

  • Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Beat sugar and butter in large bowl at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy. Continue beating, adding eggs one at a time, until well mixed.
  • Reduce speed to low. Beat, gradually adding flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt alternately with buttermilk and scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Add lemon peel and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Continue beating until well mixed.
  • Spread batter into greased and floured 12-cup Bundt ® pan or 10-inch angelfood cake (tube) pan. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 10 minutes; remove from pan. Cool completely.
  • Stir together powdered sugar, 2 teaspoons lemon juice and enough milk for desired glazing consistency in small bowl. Drizzle over cooled cake.
  • Nutrition

    346 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 271mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 35g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 35mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 68mg