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lemon pound cake

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Recipe by
Chris Newsom
Henderson, TN

Got this from a friend of my grandparents. Delicious

(1 rating)
yield 8 serving(s)
prep time 15 Min
cook time 1 Hr

Ingredients For lemon pound cake

  • 1 c
    shortening
  • 2 c
    sugar
  • 4
    eggs
  • 3 c
    flour
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 c
    buttermilk
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • 2 1/2 Tbsp
    lemon juice
  • powdered sugar

How To Make lemon pound cake

  • 1
    Cream shortening and sugar.
  • 2
    Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
  • 3
    Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  • 4
    Add alternately with buttermilk to creamed mixture.
  • 5
    Add 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice and beat with mixer for 2 minutes.
  • 6
    Bake in tube pan for 1 hour at 300 degrees.
  • 7
    Add glaze of 2 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice and enough powdered sugar to spread easily.

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