Lemon Pound Cake Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 cup Butter (softened)
• 2 cups Sugar
• 4 Eggs
• 3 cups All-purpose Flour
• 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoons Lemon Zest
• 1/4 cup Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

4. 4

   In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. 5

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.

6. 6

   Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.

7. 7

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

8. 8

   Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. 9

   Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.