Description
This delicious lemon pound cake is topped with a fresh raspberry glaze, perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- Make the Batter:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Combine Dry Ingredients:
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Combine All:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Raspberry Glaze:
- In a blender, puree the raspberries until smooth.
- Strain the puree through a fine-mesh sieve to remove seeds.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the raspberry puree, powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk. Adjust the glaze to your desired consistency by adding more milk if needed.
- Glaze the Cake:
- Once the cake is completely cooled, pour the raspberry glaze over the top, letting it drip down the sides.
Notes
- Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.
- For a more intense lemon flavor, add more lemon zest or use lemon extract.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before glazing to prevent it from becoming soggy.
- Store the pound cake in an airtight container to keep it moist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice