Lemon Lime Pound Cake
(from dclark’s recipe box)
the glaze makes way too much
Source: Vickie - southern living
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 65 minutes
Categories: Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups butter softened
- 3 cups sugar
- 5 large eggs
- 2 tblsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp lemon extract
- 3 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup lemon lime soft drink
- GLAZE
- 1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 2 cups powdered sugar
Directions
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Preheat over to 350
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Beat butter at medium speed with heavy mixer
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Gradually add sugar
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Beat medium speed 3 – 5 min
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Add eggs 1 at a time beat just until blended
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Stir in lemon zest and extract
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Add flour alternating with soft drink ending with flour
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Beat low until just blended
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Pour into greased bundt pan
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Bake 1 hr 5 min to 1 hr 15 min
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Cover after 45 – 50 min with aluminum foil to prevent excessive browning
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Cool 10 min
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Glaze
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Whisk glaze together and spoon over warm to room temp cake