Description
There’s something timeless and comforting about a good pound cake, but when you add Italian flair and the bright zest of fresh lemon, it becomes something unforgettable.
Ingredients
Cake:
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3 cups all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon baking powder
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¼ teaspoon salt
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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2 cups sugar
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3 eggs
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½ cup buttermilk
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½ cup sour cream
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4 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
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Zest of 2 lemons (about 2 tablespoons)
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Lemon Glaze:
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1½ cups powdered sugar
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3 tablespoons lemon juice
Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting:
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4 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 tablespoon lemon zest
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¼ cup lemon juice
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2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Oven and Ingredients
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Generously spray a bundt pan with baking spray to ensure an easy release after baking.
In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. This should take about 3 to 4 minutes with a mixer on medium speed.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Then mix in the sour cream, lemon juice, vanilla, ginger, and lemon zest.
Step 2: Combine and Bake
Add half of the flour mixture to the butter mixture and mix just until combined. Then add the buttermilk and stir. Finish with the remaining flour mixture, mixing only until the batter is smooth and the flour disappears.
Pour the batter into the prepared bundt pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 70 to 80 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Begin checking at 70 minutes and adjust time as needed based on your oven.
Step 3: Glaze While Warm
Let the cake cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Then invert it onto a cake platter or serving dish.
While the cake is still warm, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
Pour the glaze slowly over the cake, allowing it to seep into the warm surface. Let the cake cool completely at room temperature.
Step 4: Add Cream Cheese Frosting
In a bowl, beat together the cream cheese, lemon zest, lemon juice, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the frosting over the top. You can use a piping bag, spoon, or spatula depending on the look you want.
Serve and enjoy every zesty, buttery, melt-in-your-mouth bite.