"After spending many years searching for a good 'pound' cake that wasn't dry, or flavourless, I decided to experiment and make my own recipe up with different flavour combinations to see if I could really get a moist cake. Once you've tried this recipe, I am sure you will make it time and time again. So here's the recipe, and enjoy!..."
INGREDIENTS
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175 g or 3/4 cup softened butter
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175 ml or 3/4 cup milk
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290 g or 1 1/2 cups regular sugar
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3 eggs (lightly beaten)
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225 g or 1 3/4 cups Plain / All purpose flour (sieved)
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1 1/2 Teaspoons baking powder
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1/2 Teaspoon salt
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1 zest of 1 lemon (or 1 orange)
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1 juice of 1 lemon (or 1/2 orange)
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For syrup:
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1 Tablespoon regular sugar
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1 1/2 tablespoons warm water
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1 zest of 1 lemon (or 1 orange) For topping
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2 juice of 1 lemon (or 1/2 orange) For topping