Lemon Pound Cake

This lemon pound cake is dense, buttery, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor. It’s perfect for spring, summer, or anytime you want a refreshing dessert with a soft crumb.

Lemon Pound Cake

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Prep Time: 20 minutes mins

Cook Time: 40 minutes mins

Course: Dessert, Tea-Time

Cuisine: British, International

Calories: 290

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ cups sugar
• ¾ cup butter
• 3 eggs
• ¼ cup lemon juice
• 1 tbsp lemon zest
• 2 tsp baking powder

Method

 

1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
2. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
3. Add eggs one at a time.
4. Mix in lemon juice and zest.
5. Fold in flour and baking powder.
6. Bake for 40–45 minutes.