Lemon pound cake is rich, buttery, and bright with citrus flavor—perfect with tea or coffee. Here’s a simple, reliable recipe you can try:
🍋 Lemon Pound Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 cup (225g) butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp lemon zest
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup milk
👩🍳 Instructions:
- Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease a loaf pan.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the batter.
- Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and milk.
- Pour into the pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let cool before slicing.
🍯 Optional Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp lemon juice
Mix and drizzle over the cooled cake for extra zing ✨
🔑 Tips:
- Use fresh lemons for the best flavor
- Don’t overmix once flour is added
- Let it cool fully so it slices neatly
If you want, I can give you a softer, bakery-style version or a recipe without an oven 👍