Ingredients
Italian Lemon Pound Cake
Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1/2 cup of sour cream
- 4 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tsp. of fresh ginger, minced
- Zest of 2 lemons (about 2 tbsp.)
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the sour cream, lemon juice, vanilla, ginger, and lemon zest.
- Gradually mix in half of the flour mixture, then the buttermilk, and finally the remaining flour mixture. Stir just until the flour is incorporated. Pour the batter into a generously sprayed bundt pan.
- Bake for 70 to 80 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then invert onto a cake platter.
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice, at room temperature
- Whisk together until smooth and pour over the warm cake, allowing it to soak in.
For the Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1 tbsp. lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- Mix all ingredients until smooth and creamy. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
This Italian Lemon Pound Cake is more than just dessert; it’s a celebration of flavor and the joys of baking. Enjoy crafting this delightful treat and sharing the love in every slice!