Lemon Lover's Pound Cake Recipe
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Lemon Lover's Pound Cake

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.'"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (251)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
55 Min
Ready In:
1 Hr 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

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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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2008 by Tina   view full review
I am having trouble with this recipe. I have cooked many many cakes in my lifetime, but I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2007 by Caljane   view full review
I cook on a guest ranch for 20 to 30 people and make this cake at least twice a week. It is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2007 by JLESTER1   view full review
This is a VERY moist lemon cake, loved it!!!! I did make a different glaze though, as this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2010 by naples34102 Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This really is a nice cake, perfect for spring! It's refreshingly lemony and incredibly...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 22, 2007 by DRIETTA   view full review
This cake was so good! I only changed one thing. For a lighter (fluffy) pound cake I separate...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 1, 2009 by AlisonM   view full review
The flavor of this cake is very good. Nice lemony flavor. If your looking for a pound cake...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2011 by TAMIE33   view full review
I really liked this cake but only gave it 4 stars because I think the bake time and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 13, 2007 by Miami Nell   view full review
I love this recipe i been looking for a simple yet tasty recipe.And i have found it i shall...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2007 by ALTAROSE   view full review
This is the best pound cake I have made to date. I served it to the members of a club I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 24, 2006 by mslady79   view full review
The cake was outstanding!!! The cake and glaze came out perfect. So moist! Mm Mm Good! This...

 

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