Lemon Pound Cake: Tangy and Delicious

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Introduction

Discover the bright, zesty flavors of a classic lemon pound cake, perfect for any occasion with its refreshing taste.

Ingredients

Essential ingredients like fresh lemons, butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and baking powder for a tangy and moist cake.

Preparing the Baking Pan

Tips for greasing and flouring the loaf pan to ensure the cake releases easily after baking.

Zesting Juicing Lemons

Techniques for zesting and juicing lemons to maximize the citrus flavor in your cake.

Creaming Butter Sugar

Methods for creaming butter and sugar until light and fluffy, creating a tender and moist cake texture.

Adding Eggs and Lemon

Incorporating eggs one at a time and mixing in fresh lemon juice and zest to enhance the cake’s bright flavor.

Mixing Dry Ingredients

Combining flour, baking powder, and salt for a well-balanced cake batter.

Dry Ingredients

Alternating the addition of dry ingredients and milk to the batter for a smooth, well-combined mixture.

Baking the Cake

Setting the oven to the correct temperature and baking the cake until a skewer inserted comes out clean.

Glazing and Serving

Preparing a simple lemon glaze and drizzling it over the cooled pound cake before slicing and serving for an extra burst of tangy flavor.