Lemon Pound Cake
Cuisine: American
Lemon Pound Cake is a classic dessert that combines a moist, dense crumb with the bright, zesty flavor of fresh lemons. Infused with lemon juice and zest, this cake delivers a perfect balance of sweetness and tanginess in every bite. The buttery richness of the pound cake is enhanced by a simple lemon glaze drizzled over the top, adding a glossy finish and extra burst of citrus flavor. Perfect as a snack, dessert, or paired with a cup of tea, Lemon Pound Cake is a timeless treat that’s both comforting and refreshing, making it ideal for any occasion.
Difficulty: EASY
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Serving Size: 16 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 (18.25 ounce) package lemon cake mix
- 1 (3 ounce) package lemon flavored Jello mix
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 3/4 cup apricot nectar
- 4 eggs
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease and flour a 10 inch tube pan.
- In a large bowl, combine cake mix, gelatin, lemon extract, apricot nectar, eggs and oil.
- Mix to combine, then beat on high speed for 3-5 minutes.
- Pour batter into a 10 inch tube pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the cake comes out clean.
- While cake is baking, make the glaze: In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and confectioners sugar; stir until smooth.
- Remove cake from oven, and with cake still in pan, pour glaze over top of hot cake, tipping pan to allow excess glaze to run down sides of pan.
- Allow cake to cool in pan 10-15 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.