Delicate Lemon Pound Cake

Health score
1%
Delicate Lemon Pound Cake
90 min.
12
550kcal

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Indulge in the delightful experience of baking a Delicate Lemon Pound Cake, a perfect treat for any occasion! This cake is not just a dessert; it’s a celebration of flavors that will brighten your day and impress your guests. With its rich buttery texture and a refreshing hint of lemon, this pound cake is a harmonious blend of sweetness and zest that will tantalize your taste buds.

Imagine the aroma of freshly baked cake wafting through your kitchen, inviting everyone to gather around. The process of creaming butter and sugar until light and fluffy is not only satisfying but also sets the stage for a cake that is moist and tender. The addition of lemon extract and lemon-lime soda gives this cake a unique twist, making it a standout dessert that’s both familiar and exciting.

Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself to something sweet, this Delicate Lemon Pound Cake is sure to be a hit. It serves 12, making it perfect for sharing with family and friends. Dust it with confectioners' sugar for an elegant finish, and watch as it disappears from the table in no time. Get ready to create a memorable dessert that will leave everyone asking for seconds!

Ingredients

  • cup butter softened
  • 12 servings powdered sugar 
  •  eggs 
  • cups flour all-purpose
  • teaspoon lemon extract 
  • 0.8 cup lemon lime soda 
  • 0.5 cup shortening 
  • 2.5 cups sugar 
  • teaspoon vanilla extract 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
  2. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in extracts.
  3. Add flour alternately with soda, beating just until combined.
  4. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan (pan will be full).
  5. Bake at 325° for 1-1/4 hours or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10-20 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts

Calories550kcal
Protein4.1%
Fat42.07%
Carbs53.83%

Properties

Glycemic Index
16.26
Glycemic Load
46.35
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
7.1413044670354%

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:549.65kcal
27.48%
Fat:26.07g
40.1%
Saturated Fat:12.48g
78.01%
Carbohydrates:75.05g
25.02%
Net Carbohydrates:74.21g
26.99%
Sugar:51.12g
56.8%
Cholesterol:108.87mg
36.29%
Sodium:150.72mg
6.55%
Alcohol:0.11g
100%
Alcohol %:0.1%
100%
Protein:5.71g
11.42%
Selenium:16.71µg
23.87%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.02%
Folate:66.37µg
16.59%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.96%
Vitamin A:571.73IU
11.43%
Manganese:0.22mg
11.05%
Iron:1.81mg
10.05%
Vitamin B3:1.87mg
9.35%
Vitamin E:1.17mg
7.82%
Phosphorus:74.61mg
7.46%
Vitamin K:6.02µg
5.73%
Vitamin B5:0.5mg
4.97%
Fiber:0.84g
3.38%
Vitamin B12:0.2µg
3.26%
Zinc:0.48mg
3.19%
Copper:0.06mg
3.1%
Vitamin D:0.37µg
2.44%
Magnesium:9.64mg
2.41%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.28%
Calcium:20.41mg
2.04%
Potassium:64.91mg
1.85%