Lemon Buttermilk Pound Cake – Don’t LOSE This Recipe π
Moist, tender, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor, this classic pound cake is perfectly balanced with buttermilk and sour cream
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup sour cream (or plain yogurt)
½ cup buttermilk
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 tablespoons lemon zest
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Lemon Glaze
½ cup powdered sugar
1–2 tablespoons lemon juice
π©π³ Instructions
Preheat & Prepare Pan
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
Cream Butter & Sugar
In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy (3–4 minutes).
Add Eggs
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Add Wet Ingredients
Mix in sour cream, buttermilk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
Combine Batter
Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
Bake
Pour batter into prepared pan and smooth the top.
Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool
Let cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional Glaze
Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled cake.
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