Introduction
Lemon Buttermilk Pound Cake is a moist, tender, and buttery cake with a bright, refreshing lemon flavor. Perfect for afternoon tea, brunch, or dessert, this cake combines the richness of a classic pound cake with the tangy brightness of lemon and the subtle creaminess of buttermilk.
⏱️ Prep Time
- Preparation Time: 15 minutes
- Baking Time: 55–65 minutes
- Cooling Time: 15–20 minutes
- Total Time: About 1 hour 30 minutes
🧰 Equipment
- 9×5-inch loaf pan
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or hand whisk
- Zester or microplane
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cooling rack
📝 Ingredients (8–10 servings)
For the Cake
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- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Optional Lemon Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice
📌 Ingredient Notes
- Butter: Unsalted butter allows you to control sweetness and salt.
- Buttermilk: Adds tanginess and keeps the cake tender.
- Lemon: Fresh lemon juice and zest give the best bright flavor.
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Alternately add flour mixture and buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let cake cool in pan for 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Optional Glaze
9. Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth.
10. Drizzle over cooled cake before serving for extra lemony sweetness.
🧾 Nutrition Facts (Approx. per slice, 1/10 of cake)
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Protein: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fat: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
