Description
This old-fashioned lemon pound cake is a classic recipe with a light lemon flavor. It's quick and easy to make and pairs wonderfully with coffee. It can also be served with a lemon glaze if desired.
Ingredients
2 cups white sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
5 eggs
1 cup shortening (such as Crisco®)
5 tablespoons whole milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
2 teaspoons lemon extract
¼ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease two 9x5-inch loaf pans.
- Combine sugar, flour, eggs, shortening, whole milk, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and baking powder in a large bowl; pour the mixture into the prepared pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
Notes
- This recipe makes 2 loaves.
- You can add a lemon glaze for additional flavor if desired.
- Best served with coffee or tea for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
