Italian Lemon Pound Cake Is The Only Lemon Cake Recipe You Will Ever Need
The search for the ultimate citrus dessert ends here. This Italian Lemon Pound Cake is the only lemon cake recipe you will ever need, delivering an impossibly moist, tender crumb and a vibrant, sunny flavor in every bite. After extensive testing, I perfected the balance of tangy lemon juice, aromatic zest, and rich sour cream to create a cake that’s both luxuriously dense and beautifully light.
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Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a loaf pan well so the cake doesnt stick.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- In a larger bowl, cream 1 cup softened unsalted butter with 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar until the mixture looks light and fluffy.
- Beat in 4 large eggs one at a time at room temperature until each is well blended.
- Stir in the zest of 2 lemons, 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, and if youre using it, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
- Mix in 1/2 cup sour cream and 1/2 cup whole milk (both prepped at room temperature) until nothing looks odd.
- Slowly add the dry ingredients into your wet mixture and stir until they are just combined ; dont overmix or youll lose the cake's moist texture.
- Pour your batter evenly into the greased loaf pan and smooth out the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the oven for about 55 to 65 minutes, and check with a toothpick inserted in the center that comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes then remove it onto a wire rack to cool completely before slicing and serving.
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