Iced Lemon Pound Cake

Name: Iced Lemon Pound Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 cups (188g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled); 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup (16 Tbsp; 226g) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature; 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar; 3 large eggs, at room temperature; 1/4 cup (60g) sour cream, at room temperature; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 3 Tablespoons (45ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 1 lemon); 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 cup (120g) confectioners’ sugar, sifted; 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons (22ml) lemon juice; 1 Tablespoon (15ml) heavy cream or milk (heavy cream produces a thick icing as pictured)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:55min

Dense, buttery pound cake gets a lemon lift in this bright and cheery citrus version. Iced lemon pound cake is super moist and bursting with the flavors of fresh lemon, creamy butter, and sweet vanilla. A creamy lemon icing that sets on top is the only decorating this small-yet-stunning cake requires.

Updated at: Thu, 03 Jul 2025 02:45:33 GMT