Description
This Lemon Buttermilk Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze is moist, flavorful, and topped with a zesty lemon glaze, making it the perfect treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
β’ 3 Β½ cups all-purpose flour
β’ Β½ teaspoon salt
β’ Β½ teaspoon baking soda
β’ 2 Β½ cups white sugar
β’ 1 Β½ cups unsalted butter, softened
β’ 4 large eggs
β’ 1 cup buttermilk
β’ 1 teaspoon lemon extract
β’ 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
β’ ΒΌ cup lemon juice
β’ 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
β’ 1 tablespoon lemon zest
Instructions
1οΈβ£ Preheat the oven to 350Β°F (175Β°C) and grease and flour a Bundt pan.
2οΈβ£ In a bowl, sift together the flour, salt, and baking soda.
3οΈβ£ Beat the sugar and butter for 10 minutes until light and fluffy, then add eggs one at a time.
4οΈβ£ Gradually add the flour mixture and buttermilk, alternating, starting and ending with the flour mixture. Stir in lemon extract.
5οΈβ£ Pour the batter into the pan and bake at 325Β°F (165Β°C) for 60-75 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
6οΈβ£ Cool the cake for 10 minutes, then invert it onto a wire rack.
7οΈβ£ Make the glaze by mixing the confectioners’ sugar, lemon juice, butter, and zest.
8οΈβ£ Pour half the glaze over the warm cake, then let it cool and pour the remaining glaze over it.