Description
Zesty Italian Lemon Pound Cake is a cheerful dessert that brightens any gathering with its fresh citrus flavor. This moist, buttery cake is infused with the zest and juice of lemons, delivering a delightful zing in every slice. Perfectly balanced between sweet and tart, it’s an ideal companion for afternoon tea or family celebrations. Enjoy it plain or dress it up with berries for extra flair!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ¼ cup lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- ½ cup whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest and juice.
- Gradually combine dry ingredients with milk until just mixed; do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg