Lemon Cream Cheese Pound Cake – Beyond the Butter

Directions:

Prepare the Oven and Pan: Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a bundt or tube pan thoroughly to ensure easy removal.

Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

Cream Butter, Cream Cheese, and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter, cream cheese, and sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.

Add Eggs and Flavoring: Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.

Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 75-85 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Prepare the Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 75-85 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12

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