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11) Glazed Lemon Pound Cake

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1¾ cups sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup milk
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Beat the butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time.
  3. Mix in the zest and lemon juice.
  4. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt in another bowl.
  5. Add the dry ingredients and milk in turns. Mix just until combined.
  6. Spread the batter in the pan. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes.
  7. Cool the cake for 15 minutes, then remove it from the pan.
  8. Stir the powdered sugar and lemon juice together. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.