Ultimate Lemon Pound Cake Recipe

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Ultimate Lemon Pound Cake
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  1. FOR THE CAKE: Making sure there is a rack in the middle of the oven, preheat oven to 300 degrees F, then butter & flour a 10 (12-cup) Bundt pan.
  2. Sift flour, baking powder & salt together TWICE.
  3. In a large bowl & with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter until light & fluffy.
  4. Gradually beat in 1 3/4 cups of sugar, about 3 tablespoons at a time, & continue beating until light & fluffy.
  5. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  6. Reduce speed to low & add flour mixture alternately with the milk, in batches, beginning & ending with the flour.
  7. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the zest & both extracts.
  8. Transfer batter to prepared pan & smooth top with a rubber spatula, & bake for 1 1/2 hours or until a wooden pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  9. Remove from oven & let cool in the pan on a wire rack for 15 minutes.
  10. FOR THE HOT SYRUP TOPPING: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium-high heat, bring 1/2 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons lemon zest & lemon juice to a boil, stirring until sugar has dissolved.
  11. Turn cake out onto the rack & IMMEDIATELY brush the hot syrup over the hot cake.
  12. Let brushed cake cool to room temperature, then cut into wedges & ENJOY!
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 540 Kcal (2261 kJ)
Calories from fat 232.95 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.88g 40%
Cholesterol 154.41mg 51%
Sodium 97.59mg 4%
Potassium 147.39mg 3%
Total Carbs 71.01g 24%
Sugars 38.84g 155%
Dietary Fiber 0.8g 3%
Protein 7.34g 15%
Vitamin C 4mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 3.3mg 18%
Calcium 61.4mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 328.02 Kcal (1373 kJ)
Calories from fat 141.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 15.72g 40%
Cholesterol 93.8mg 51%
Sodium 59.28mg 4%
Potassium 89.53mg 3%
Total Carbs 43.13g 24%
Sugars 23.59g 155%
Dietary Fiber 0.49g 3%
Protein 4.46g 15%
Vitamin C 2.4mg 7%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 9%
Iron 2mg 18%
Calcium 37.3mg 6%

* 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

  • 12.8
    Points
  • 15
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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