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Lemon Pound Cake: A Taste of Sweet Simplicity
Youssef Hb

Lemon Pound Cake

A golden, zesty, and tender American classic featuring bright lemon flavor. Moist, rich, and perfect for any occasion, this nostalgic pound cake is baked with a citrus-infused glaze for a glossy finish.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: DESSERTS
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • ½ cup whole milk, room temperature
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 1–2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9-inch loaf pan
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside
  3. In a large bowl, whip butter and sugar until light and fluffy
  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition
  5. Mix in milk and lemon juice
  6. Fold in dry ingredients until just combined
  7. Transfer batter to prepared pan and smooth surface
  8. Bake 60–65 minutes until a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean
  9. Cool cake completely before preparing glaze
  10. Whisk powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth
  11. Drizzle glaze over cooled cake and let set 15 minutes before slicing

Notes

For gluten-free: substitute all-purpose flour with 1:1 gluten-free flour blend
Use warm eggs for better batter emulsion
Add additional lemon zest to wet ingredients for intensified flavor
Milk can be swapped for oat or almond milk
Glaze can be skipped or drizzled extra generously for a moister top