Lemon Pound Cake

Name: Lemon Pound Cake
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 25 min
Cuisine: European, British
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off with a knife; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup buttermilk (low fat is fine); 2 tablespoons (packed) grated lemon zest (see note); 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 sticks (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened; 2¼ cups granulated sugar; 3 large eggs; 2 tablespoons water; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 1 cup confectioners' sugar