Description
Iced Lemon Pound Cake is a delightful dessert that perfectly balances zesty lemon flavor with sweet, creamy icing. This moist and tender cake is ideal for any occasion—whether it’s a picnic, a family gathering, or an afternoon treat. With its irresistible aroma and beautiful presentation, this cake will surely impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk or cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually mix into the wet ingredients alternately with milk.
- Fold in lemon zest and juice until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a rack.
- For icing, mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth; drizzle over cooled cake.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (75g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg