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Lemon Lover's Pound Cake

SUBMITTED BY: Annettia Mounger

"Annettia Mounger for Kansas City, Missouri sent the recipe for this lovely, lemony cake. She notes, 'Everyone raves over this pretty dessert - it sure doesn't last long.'"
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 38 stars. This recipe average a 4.5 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  55 Min
READY IN  1 Hr 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 5 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups sour cream
  • ICING:
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemon peel

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in lemon juice, peel and extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Beat just until combined.
  2. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.
  3. For icing, in a small mixing bowl, beat the sour cream and butter until blended. Gradually add confectioners' sugar. Beat in lemon juice and peel. Drizzle over the cake. Store in the refrigerator.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2006 by mslady79
The cake was outstanding!!! The cake and glaze came out perfect. So moist! Mm Mm Good! This... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2007 by Caljane
I cook on a guest ranch for 20 to 30 people and make this cake at least twice a week. It is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2007 by Miami Nell
I love this recipe i been looking for a simple yet tasty recipe.And i have found it i shall... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2007 by JLESTER1
This is a VERY moist lemon cake, loved it!!!! I did make a different glaze though, as this... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2006 by janem
The cake was great! I only used one stick of butter by mistake but it still tasted good. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2008 by KGOLD
I had no extract, and didn't use the icing, but I still thought it was yummy! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 24, 2008 by ATLMICHELLE
This pound cake was delicious. Very lemony and dense, but light and summery at the same time.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2008 by KAR122
Awesome cake. Didn't alter the recipe at all. The measurements worked out beautifully. It was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2007 by DRIETTA
This cake was so good! I only changed one thing. For a lighter (fluffy) pound cake I separate... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2007 by ALTAROSE
This is the best pound cake I have made to date. I served it to the members of a club I... MORE

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