Description
Italian Lemon Pound Cake is a delightful treat that combines zesty lemon flavor with a moist, dense texture. Perfect for any occasion, this cake will brighten your day and impress your guests. With its vibrant golden color and inviting aroma, it’s an irresistible addition to your dessert table. Enjoy a slice with tea or coffee, and let the refreshing taste transport you to sunlit Italian terraces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 1 tsp baking powder
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the lemon zest and juice.
- In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow it to cool before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg