glazed lemon pound cake
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I'v baked this pound cake several times and everyone loves it! Be sure to use all the glaze. Recipe from junior league of the emerald coast cookbook.
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prep time
25 Min
cook time
1 Hr 30 Min
method
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yield
16 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup margarine,softened
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 1/2 cups sugar
- 5 - eggs
- 1 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 2 1/2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
- - * lemon glaze (recipe follows) next 4 ingredients.
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 tablespoons water
How To Make glazed lemon pound cake
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Step 1For glaze : Melt butter over low heat in a small saucepan. Add remaining ingredients; cook, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until sugar dissolves. Yields about 1/2 cup.
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Step 2For cake : Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
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Step 3In a large bowl, beat margarine and shortening on medium speed until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beat well. Add eggs one at a time, beating after each.
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Step 4Add flour mixture and milk alternately to creamed mixture, beating after each, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Stir in flavorings and lemon zest.
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Step 5Pour into a greased and floured tube pan. Bake at 325 for 1 hour and 30 minutes or until a knife inserted in center comes out clean.
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Step 6Pierce holes in cake while still in pan. Pour lemon glaze over cake and cool on wire rack. Remove from pan and transfer to serving plate.
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