Lemon-Glazed Pound Cake

Name: Lemon-Glazed Pound Cake
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 85 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1.5 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup, softened unsalted butter; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup buttermilk; 1 tablespoon lemon zest; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 cup powdered sugar; 1-2 teaspoons milk

A moist, tender cake with a bright citrus finish from fresh lemon zest and juice in the batter.

Cuisine: American

Category: Desserts

Prep: 30 minutes. Cook: 55 minutes.

Serves 8.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1.5 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup, softened unsalted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tablespoon lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1-2 teaspoons milk

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan. Whisk 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1.5 teaspoons baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
Step 2: Beat 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy (3 minutes). Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Step 3: Add dry ingredients alternately with 1/2 cup buttermilk, starting and ending with dry ingredients. Fold in 1 tablespoon lemon zest and 2 tablespoons lemon juice until just combined. Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth top.
Step 4: Bake for 50-55 minutes until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. While cake bakes, whisk 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 1-2 teaspoons milk until smooth.
Step 5: Transfer cake to wire rack. Drizzle glaze over warm cake immediately.