Lemon Lover’s Pound Cake

(from saymyname’s recipe box)

Serves 12 people

Categories: Cake, Dessert

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes)
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 6 eggs
  • 5 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon, rind of
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups sour cream
  • Icing:
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons grated lemons, rind of

Directions

  1. In a mixing bowl, mix the butter and sugar about 5 minutes or until light and fluffy.

  2. Add eggs 1 at a time, beating after each addition.

  3. Add in the lemon juice, lemon peel, and lemon extract; stir to combine.

  4. In another bowl, add the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir to combine.

  5. Add the flour mixture to the creamed mixture alternately with the sour cream.

  6. Beat just until combined.

  7. Pour batter into a greased and floured 10-inch bundt pan.

  8. Bake at 350 degrees for 55-60 minutes or until a pick comes out clean.

  9. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan to cool on a wire rack.

  10. To make icing: in a bowl, beat the sour cream and butter until well blended.

  11. Gradually add powdered sugar; stir to combine.

  12. Beat in the lemon juice and lemon peel.

  13. Drizzle over cooled cake.

  14. Store in the refrigerator.

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