Professional Baker Teaches You How To Make POUND CAKE!

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

unsalted butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil is a healthier fat alternative.

powdered sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: granulated sugar

Coconut sugar is less processed and has a lower glycemic index.

Start by beating 1 cup of slightly cool butter with 1.5 cups of granulated sugar until well combined.

Add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest while beating the butter and sugar together.

Gradually add 5 eggs, scraping down the sides of the bowl occasionally.

Mix in 1/3 cup of sour cream and 1 teaspoon and a half of vanilla extract.

In a separate bowl, sift together 1 cup of all-purpose flour and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, finishing by hand to avoid tunneling.

Lightly grease a standard loaf pan and pour in the batter, leveling it out.

Tap the loaf pan to remove any trapped air bubbles.

Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F for 65 to 70 minutes.

Check for doneness by inserting a skewer into the center; it should come out clean.

Prepare a glaze by simmering 2 tablespoons of water, 3 tablespoons of lemon juice, and 1/3 cup of sugar until the sugar melts.

Poke holes in the hot cake with a skewer and pour the glaze over the top, allowing some to soak in.

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