Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Lemon Cream Cheese Pound Cake, a perfect dessert that balances creamy richness with zesty lemon flavor. This moist and buttery cake is easy to prepare and ideal for any occasion, from casual brunches to elegant celebrations. With its impressive presentation and satisfying texture, this cake is sure to impress your guests and become a favorite in your dessert repertoire. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with fresh berries, whipped cream, or a drizzle of lemon glaze, this Lemon Cream Cheese Pound Cake offers a refreshing twist that will leave everyone wanting more.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F. Grease and flour a loaf pan (9×5 inches).
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add granulated sugar; mix well before adding eggs one at a time.
- Stir in lemon zest, juice, and vanilla until combined.
- Gently fold in dry ingredients until just mixed.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 60-75 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 235
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg