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Classic Lemon Pound Cake
Photo: David Holifield

Classic Lemon Pound Cake

14 ingredients Serves 6. openrecipes
Classic Lemon Pound Cake

This classic lemon cake is best prepared a day in advance, which will allow the sugary lemon syrup time to infuse the cake with added moisture and flavor. Serve the cake with fresh sliced strawberries—a favorite springtime berry and a wonderful partner for lemons—and lightly whipped cream to spoon alongside.

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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

807
Calories
22g
Protein
28g
Fat
114g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Cream Cheese 1 oz (28g) 99
Egg 1 large egg (50g) 78
Sugar 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated 49
Vanilla 1 tsp extract (4ml) 12
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cake flour
  • 2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 24 Tbs. (3 sticks) unsalted butter
  • 1/2 lb. cream cheese
  • 2 cups sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 1 Tbs. finely grated lemon zest
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 Tbs. finely grated lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • Lemon slices for garnish

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By williamssonoma · Recipe sourced from openrecipes

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