Lemon Pound Cake

Lemon Pound Cake
145 min.
12
201kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Lemon Pound Cake, a perfect dessert that brings a burst of sunshine to any occasion. This moist and tender cake is infused with the zesty brightness of fresh lemon, making it an irresistible treat for lemon lovers. With a rich cream cheese base and a luscious lemon frosting drizzle, each slice is a heavenly combination of sweet and tangy that will leave your taste buds dancing.

Whether you're hosting a gathering, celebrating a special event, or simply treating yourself, this Lemon Pound Cake is sure to impress. It's easy to prepare, taking just 145 minutes from start to finish, and yields 12 generous servings. The recipe features simple ingredients that come together effortlessly, allowing you to create a bakery-quality dessert right in your own kitchen.

As you bake, the warm aroma of lemon will fill your home, inviting everyone to gather around and enjoy a slice of this delightful cake. Serve it at room temperature or slightly chilled, and watch as it becomes the star of your dessert table. With only 201 calories per serving, you can savor this sweet treat without any guilt. So, roll up your sleeves and get ready to whip up a delicious Lemon Pound Cake that will surely become a family favorite!

Ingredients

  • oz cream cheese softened
  •  eggs 
  • 0.3 cup optional: lemon 
  • tablespoon lemon zest grated
  • cup water 
  • box cake mix yellow

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • oven
  • wire rack
  • loaf pan
  • hand mixer
  • toothpicks
  • microwave

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 325F. Generously spray bottom only of 9x5-inch loaf pan with baking spray with flour.
  2. In medium bowl, beat cake mix, cream cheese, water, grated lemon peel and eggs with electric mixer on low speed 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently, then on medium speed 2 minutes, scraping bowl occasionally.
  3. Pour into pan.
  4. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan 10 minutes.
  5. Remove from pan to cooling rack or heatproof serving plate. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  6. In small microwavable bowl, microwave frosting uncovered on High 10 to 15 seconds or until frosting is thin enough to drizzle; stir. Spoon frosting evenly over cake, allowing frosting to drip down sides.

Nutrition Facts

Calories201kcal
Protein6.87%
Fat20.92%
Carbs72.21%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4.38
Glycemic Load
0.18
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
4.7517391961554%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.94mg
Hesperetin
1.23mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.08mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.05mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:200.6kcal
10.03%
Fat:4.7g
7.23%
Saturated Fat:2.48g
15.47%
Carbohydrates:36.47g
12.16%
Net Carbohydrates:35.77g
13.01%
Sugar:19.09g
21.21%
Cholesterol:48.08mg
16.03%
Sodium:352.63mg
15.33%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.47g
6.94%
Phosphorus:163.69mg
16.37%
Calcium:106.35mg
10.64%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.85%
Folate:35.66µg
8.91%
Selenium:5.3µg
7.57%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.17%
Iron:1.13mg
6.26%
Vitamin B3:1.02mg
5.09%
Manganese:0.09mg
4.37%
Vitamin E:0.58mg
3.87%
Vitamin B5:0.38mg
3.76%
Vitamin C:2.99mg
3.62%
Vitamin A:155.81IU
3.12%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.01%
Fiber:0.69g
2.77%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.61%
Copper:0.05mg
2.27%
Zinc:0.3mg
2%
Magnesium:6.89mg
1.72%
Potassium:51.68mg
1.48%
Vitamin D:0.22µg
1.47%
Vitamin K:1.43µg
1.36%