Perfect Lemon Cake / Lemon Pound Cake with Sugar Glaze Recipe / Cook at home

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil provides a dairy-free option with healthy fats.

granulated sugar

🥗Healthier: honey

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Honey adds natural sweetness with a unique flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Greek yogurt reduces calories while adding creaminess.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: ricotta cheese

💰Cheaper: mascarpone

Ricotta provides a lighter texture with similar creaminess.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour a loaf pan.

Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

Stir in lemon zest and juice, then vanilla extract.

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with sour cream.

Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.

Bake for 50-60 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.

Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Prepare a lemon glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice.

Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and garnish with fresh lemon slices.

Cooking Techniques

Spice Level:

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