Description
This Lemon Pound Cake with Vanilla Bean Glaze is a delightful treat that combines the zesty freshness of lemon with the sweetness of a vanilla glaze. Perfect for any occasion, this moist and flavorful pound cake will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup whole milk
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or seeds from 1/2 vanilla bean
- Extra lemon zest for garnish, if desired
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×4-inch loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Flavorings: Add eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Combine Wet and Dry: Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk to the batter, mixing until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla bean paste for the glaze, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Serve: Garnish with lemon zest and allow the glaze to set before slicing.
Notes
- Enhance the lemon flavor by brushing warm cake with a lemon syrup made from equal parts lemon juice and sugar.
- Store leftover cake covered at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
