Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 3 large eggs, beaten 1 cup sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1 lemon) 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8x8 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; set aside. In the same bowl, cream butter and eggs until light and fluffy. Stir in sugar and lemon juice until well blended. Stir in the dry ingredients just until blended; do not overmix. Pour batter into prepared pan; bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Cool cake before serving.

Easy Lemon Pound Cake Recipe

Sometimes, simplicity is best when it comes to desserts, and this classic pound cake recipe hits just the right spot. Bursting with fresh lemon flavor, this pound cake is perfectly moist and is a great go to recipe when you don’t have hours to spare. Be sure to check out my chocolate strawberry cupcakes and devil’s food cake!

How to Make Lemon Pound Cake from Scratch

Whisk together the dry ingredients. Mix together the sugar, butter and vanilla. Whisk in the eggs. Mix the flour into the eggs with the lemon juice and peel. Pour into a tin and bake. Top with a lemon glaze.

This lemon pound cake is truly bursting with vibrant flavors. It’s a great go to cake recipe with simple ingredients, and the results are seriously yummy! If you make this recipe be sure to leave us a comment or rating. Enjoy!