Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this zesty Lemon-Buttermilk Pound Cake!
Ingredients:
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• Zest of 2 lemons
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Lemon Glaze:
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Zest of 1 lemon
Directions:
. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
. In another bowl, cream the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients.
. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
. While the cake is cooling, prepare the lemon glaze by mixing powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
. Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top.
. Slice and serve this delightful Lemon-Buttermilk Pound Cake!
