Lemon Pound Cake
Take a voyage with our heavenly Lemon Pound Cake, where every bite is a lovely combination of sunshine and sweetness. Picture a velvety texture, created by the blend of room-temperature butter and shortening swirled with the melody of freshly squeezed lemon juice and grated zest. This isn't any cake; it's a tender creation infused with love that tells a story of family happiness and leisurely Sunday afternoons. As the oven works its magic the kitchen transforms into a sanctuary ensuring each mouthful offers a taste of paradise. Enhance your baking adventures, with this recipe, where simplicity meets greatness and each moist bite showcases the artistry of treats.
1 Servings
Ingredients
- 3 c all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 3 c sugar
- 1 c unsalted butter room temperature
- ½ c shortening room temperature
- 5 large eggs
- 1 c whole milk
- 6 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 lemon zested
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350ºF and greasing a 15-cup Bundt pan with butter ensuring to dust it with flour.
- In a bowl combine 3 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 tablespoon of baking powder and ¾ teaspoon of salt. Set this mixture aside for now.
- In a bowl cream together 1 cup of butter at room temperature along, with ½ cup of shortening also at room temperature. Add in 3 cups of sugar. Mix everything well. Gradually add in the eggs one by one making sure to blend them in after each addition.
- Slowly incorporate the dry mixture into the wet mixture in three separate portions. End with the mixture while adding in about 1 cup of whole milk throughout this process. Mix everything until just combined.
- Stir in zest from one lemon along with 6 tablespoons of lemon juice, into the batter.
- Pour the batter into your pan. Bake for approximately 55 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool inside the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it onto a wire rack. Let it cool completely until it reaches a temperature for indulgence.
- Slice up your Lemon Pound Cake savor every bite and share its joy!
Notes
Indulge, in the gluten-free variation of our Lemon Pound Cake making it a treat that everyone can enjoy. Replace the flour with a notch gluten-free flour blend guaranteeing a soft texture without sacrificing any flavor. The secret lies in the combination of butter and shortening at room temperature along, with the essence of freshly squeezed lemons. This gluten-free version offers a medley of textures and flavors that will captivate your taste buds.