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Italian Lemon Pound Cake

A moist, buttery lemon pound cake with bright lemon flavor and a sweet lemon glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Italian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cake
  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1.25 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 0.5 cup milk or Greek yogurt

Equipment

  • Loaf pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Mixer

Method
 

  1. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time.
  3. Mix in dry ingredients alternating with milk.
  4. Add lemon juice and zest, then bake at 350°F for 50–60 minutes.

Notes

Top with lemon glaze after cooling.