How to Make Sour Cream Lemon Pound Cake - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to classic desserts, few things are as comforting as a perfectly baked pound cake. And when you add the tangy creaminess of sour cream and the bright, zesty flavor of lemon, you have a winning combination that's sure to be a hit with family and friends. This Sour Cream Lemon Pound Cake is a delicious twist on the traditional pound cake recipe, and it's a must-try for anyone who loves citrus-based treats.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons lemon extract
  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, or as needed (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 1 8x4-inch loaf

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x4-inch loaf pan.
  • Cream sugar and butter together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Mix in sour cream, eggs, and lemon extract. Add flour and baking soda; mix until well combined. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 30 minutes.
  • Remove loaf from the pan and dust with confectioners' sugar.
  • Nutrition

    291 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 9g
    • Cholesterol: 88mg
    • Sodium: 63mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 36g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 34mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 69mg