🍋 Lemon Buttermilk Pound Cake — Don’t LOSE This Recipe!

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.

đŸ§ș Ingredients

  • 1Âœ cups all‑purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • Âœ teaspoon baking soda
  • Âœ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • Âœ cup sour cream (or plain yogurt)
  • Âœ cup buttermilk
  • Âœ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

đŸ‘©â€đŸł Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F). Grease and flour a loaf or bundt pan.
  2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, mix sugar and eggs until well combined.
  4. Add melted butter, sour cream, buttermilk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
  5. Gradually add dry ingredients and mix just until combined.
  6. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  7. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. 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

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