My Lemon Pound Cake
Here's my Lemon Pound Cake Recipe 🍋
This lemon pound cake batter requires just 9 ingredients, each playing a crucial role—so it’s best to follow the recipe closely. No need to scroll like crazy! You'll find everything you need just below.
Want a step-by-step guide? Check out myInstagram or Youtube shortsfor a video tutorial!
For the dry ingredients, you’ll need all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
For the wet ingredients, grab room-temperature butter, sugar, eggs, sour cream (for moisture and a lighter crumb), vanilla extract, and fresh lemon zest + juice for that perfect citrusy flavor
Exact measurements below!
Ingredients
Batter
1 and 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour (spooned & levelled)
1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened/room temperature
1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1/4 cup (60g) sour cream, at room temperature
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 Tablespoons (45ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Lemon Icing
1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted
1 and 1/2 Tablespoons (22ml) lemon juice
1 Tablespoon (15ml) heavy cream or milk (heavy cream produces a thick icing as pictured)
Instructions
🔸 Oven Prep:
Preheat to 350°F (177°C).
🔸 Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together 1 and 1/2 cup flour, 1 and 1/2 tsp of baking powder and 1/2 tsp of salt.
🔸 Wet Ingredients:
In a large bowl, beat on high speed: ✔ 1 cup (230g) unsalted butter (softened) – 1 min ✔ Add 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar – beat 2 mins ✔ Add 3 large eggs (one at a time), then mix in: ✔ ¼ cup (60ml) lemon juice + zest from 2 lemons ✔ 1 tsp vanilla extract
✔ ½ cup (120g) sour cream
🔸 Combine:
Gradually add dry ingredients to wet, mix until just combined. Batter will be thick!
🔸 Bake:
Grease an 8×4-inch loaf pan (or 9×5-inch for a shorter loaf).
Pour batter into loaf pan.
8×4-inch pan → 55-65 mins
9×5-inch pan → 45-60 mins
(Tent with foil halfway through to prevent over-browning.)
🔸 Cooling:
Let cake cool in pan on wire rack for 1 hour, then remove & cool completely.
🔸 Icing:
Whisk together: ✔ 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar ✔ 2–3 tbsp (30–45ml) lemon juice ✔ 1 tbsp heavy cream (or milk)
Pour over cake & enjoy! 🍋💛
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Hey there, I'm Ember!
I’m a Filipina content creator based in Tennessee with a love for makeup, home organization, and all things cozy.
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