Description
Zesty lemon sour cream pound cake delivers a perfect balance of tangy and sweet flavors. Moist crumb and delicate lemon glaze invite bakers to savor each rich, velvety slice with pure delight.
Ingredients
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Primary Ingredients:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter (226 grams)
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Leavening and Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F and prepare a 10-inch bundt pan by thoroughly coating the interior with butter and a light dusting of flour to prevent sticking.
- Sift together the dry ingredients – flour, baking soda, and salt – in a medium mixing bowl, ensuring a smooth and even blend.
- Using an electric mixer, cream butter and sugar in a large bowl until the mixture becomes pale, airy, and significantly increased in volume.
- Incorporate eggs into the butter mixture one at a time, mixing thoroughly after each addition to maintain a smooth and consistent texture.
- Gradually fold the flour mixture into the creamed ingredients, alternating with sour cream and beginning and ending with the flour blend. Mix gently to avoid overmixing.
- Enhance the batter’s flavor profile by stirring in fresh lemon zest, tangy lemon juice, and aromatic vanilla extract until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the batter into the prepared bundt pan, using a spatula to spread it evenly and create a level surface.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes, checking doneness by inserting a toothpick into the center – it should emerge clean.
- Allow the cake to rest in the pan for 10 minutes, which helps it set and prevents crumbling during removal.
- Carefully invert the cake onto a wire cooling rack, letting it cool completely to room temperature before serving.
Notes
- Elevated texture comes from carefully mixing ingredients without overmixing, ensuring a tender crumb that melts in your mouth.
- Zesty lemon notes brighten the rich, buttery cake, creating a perfect balance between tangy and sweet flavors.
- Sour cream acts as a secret weapon, delivering incredible moisture and softness that sets this pound cake apart from traditional recipes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg