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sliced iced lemon pound cake.

Iced Lemon Pound Cake

Enjoy this moist and flavorful iced lemon pound cake, made with fresh lemon juice and topped with a sweet lemon glaze. This delicious lemon loaf cake is perfect for any occasion and brings a taste of Starbucks right to your kitchen!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Servings 10 slices
Calories 433 kcal

Ingredients
  

For Lemon loaf Cake:

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • ½ cup plain Greek yogurt, room temperature
  • zest of 2 lemons
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Lemon Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • ½ teaspoon lemon extract

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl, cream the softened butter, then add the sugar and beat until fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
    1 cup unsalted butter, 1 ¼ cups granulated sugar, 3 large eggs
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In another bowl, mix the buttermilk and Greek yogurt.
    2 cups all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ¼ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ cup buttermilk, ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk mixture, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon extract, and vanilla.
    zest of 2 lemons, ¼ cup fresh lemon juice, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • Pour the batter into the loaf pan, smooth the top, and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cake cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice (start with 1 tablespoon), milk, and lemon extract until smooth. Adjust the thickness if needed by adding more powdered sugar or liquid.
    1 cup powdered sugar, 1-2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 tablespoon milk, ½ teaspoon lemon extract
  • Once the cake is cool, drizzle the glaze over the top and let it set for 15-20 minutes. Slice and serve!

Notes

  • To Store. Keep the cake in an airtight container for up to 2 days for the best flavor and texture.
  • To Store in the Refrigerator. Place the cake in the fridge if you need to store it longer. It will stay fresh for about a week.
  • To Reheat. If you prefer your pound cake warm, you can gently reheat individual slices in the microwave for about 10-15 seconds, or in a toaster oven until warmed through.

Nutrition

Calories: 433kcalCarbohydrates: 58gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 146mgPotassium: 94mgFiber: 1gSugar: 38gVitamin A: 663IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 57mgIron: 1mg
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