
This Lemon Buttermilk Pound Cake is soft, moist, and packed with fresh lemon flavor. The buttermilk (or sour cream) gives it a tender crumb, while the bright citrus taste makes it perfect for spring, summer, or anytime you want a bakery‑style cake made at home.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1½ cups all‑purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream (or plain yogurt)
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease and flour a loaf or bundt pan.
- In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix sugar and eggs until well combined.
- Add melted butter, sour cream, buttermilk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Gradually add dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool 10–15 minutes before removing from pan.
🍋 Optional Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice
Mix until smooth and drizzle over cooled cake.
💡 Tips for Best Results
- Don’t overmix the batter
- Fresh lemon juice gives the best flavor
- Yogurt works perfectly if you don’t have sour cream
⭐ Why You’ll Love This Cake
- Bright lemon flavor
- Moist and tender texture
- Easy, no‑fuss recipe
- Perfect with coffee or tea
📌 *Save this recipe — it’s a lemon lover’s dream you’ll want to bake again









