Lemon-Lime Pound Cake Recipe

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Lemon-Lime Pound Cake
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 325°; butter and flour a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
  3. With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter until smooth.
  4. Gradually add in sugar and beat mixture about 2 minutes, or until it is thick and pale in color.
  5. Add in eggs, vanilla, and zests; beat until incorporated.
  6. Gradually add in flour mixture, alternately with the milk and lemon juice until just blended.
  7. Pour batter into pan; bake for 45 minutes or until a pick comes out clean and the top of the cake is nicely browned.
  8. Let cool for 10 minutes, then invert onto a cake rack placed over waxed paper.
  9. While the cake is baking, make the glaze: in a bowl, combine the powdered sugar and lime juice; mix until sugar has dissolved and the glaze is smooth.
  10. Spoon glaze over cake; transfer cake to a cake plate.
  11. Serve with your favorite berries or fresh fruit, and lemon curd, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 594.27 Kcal (2488 kJ)
Calories from fat 271.7 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 30.19g 46%
Cholesterol 134.6mg 45%
Sodium 336.93mg 14%
Potassium 741.32mg 16%
Total Carbs 73.92g 25%
Sugars 42.07g 168%
Dietary Fiber 0.47g 2%
Protein 8.41g 17%
Vitamin C 3.5mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 2.2mg 12%
Calcium 66mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 371.15 Kcal (1554 kJ)
Calories from fat 169.69 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.85g 46%
Cholesterol 84.06mg 45%
Sodium 210.43mg 14%
Potassium 462.99mg 16%
Total Carbs 46.17g 25%
Sugars 26.27g 168%
Dietary Fiber 0.29g 2%
Protein 5.25g 17%
Vitamin C 2.2mg 6%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 1.4mg 12%
Calcium 41.2mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 14.3
    Points
  • 17
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

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