How do I make a lemon-infused pound cake?

Add a burst of citrus to your dessert table with our lemon-infused Pound Cake. It's moist, tangy, and oh-so-delicious. Get ready to pucker up!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I make a lemon-infused Pound Cake. Items include: granulated sugar lemons unsalted butter large eggs freshly squeezed lemon juice all-purpose flour baking powder salt

granulated sugar 1 cup
lemons 2
unsalted butter 1 cup (2 sticks)
large eggs 4
freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tablespoons
all-purpose flour 2 cups
baking powder 1 teaspoon
salt 1/2 teaspoon

Take note
Keep an eye on your cake while it's in the oven and resist the temptation to take a big bite before it's cooled down!

1

Preheat the oven

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). This way, your cake will have the perfect temperature to bake to golden perfection!

2

Prepare the lemon-infused sugar

In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of granulated sugar and the zest of 2 lemons. Rub the zest into the sugar with your fingertips to release those lovely lemon oils and infuse the sugar with all that citrusy goodness!

3

Cream the butter and lemon-infused sugar

In a separate large mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened unsalted butter and the lemon-infused sugar until light and fluffy. This step ensures that your Pound Cake is moist and rich!

4

Add the eggs and lemon juice

Beat in 4 large eggs, one at a time, making sure each egg is fully incorporated before adding the next. Then, add 2 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice for that extra burst of citrus.

5

Mix in the dry ingredients

In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter-sugar mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix!

6

Bake it to perfection

Pour the batter into a greased and floured loaf pan. Smooth the top with a spatula and pop it in the preheated oven. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Once it's done, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

7

Cut a slice and enjoy!

Once your lemon-infused Pound Cake has cooled down, it's time to dig in and savor every tangy bite! Cut yourself a generous slice, make yourself a cup of tea, and indulge in a sweet and tangy treat.