Description
Lemon cream cheese pound cake dazzles taste buds with its zesty elegance and rich, velvety texture. Luxurious frosting crowns this Southern-style dessert, promising delightful citrus notes that sweep you into pure culinary bliss.
Ingredients
Scale
Cake Base Ingredients:
- 2.5 cups (500g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 (8 ounces) package cream cheese, softened
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Stabilizing Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Frosting Ingredients:
- 4 cups (500g) powdered sugar
- 1 (8 ounces) package cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
Frosting Flavor Enhancers:
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 0.5 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the foundation by softening butter and cream cheese to room temperature, ensuring smooth blending.
- Create a fluffy base by whipping butter and cream cheese together until light and airy, gradually incorporating sugar until the mixture becomes creamy and pale.
- Introduce eggs one at a time, thoroughly integrating each into the mixture to maintain a consistent texture.
- Sift dry ingredients – flour, baking powder, and salt – to eliminate potential lumps and ensure even distribution throughout the batter.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture, using minimal strokes to prevent overworking the batter and maintain a tender crumb.
- Enhance flavor profile by incorporating vibrant lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and aromatic vanilla extract.
- Prepare a bundt pan by generously greasing and flouring, or using non-stick baking spray to prevent cake from sticking.
- Transfer batter into the prepared pan, smoothing the surface to create an even layer for consistent baking.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 325°F, allowing the cake to develop a golden exterior and moist interior, testing doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow cake to rest in the pan briefly before transferring to a cooling rack, permitting it to stabilize and cool completely.
- Craft a luxurious frosting by blending cream cheese and butter until silky smooth.
- Gradually incorporate powdered sugar, mixing at low speed to create a velvety, lump-free consistency.
- Elevate frosting with a burst of lemon zest, fresh lemon juice, and a hint of vanilla extract.
- Once cake has completely cooled, generously coat with the zesty cream cheese frosting.
- Optional: Embellish with delicate piped rosettes or garnish with fresh lemon zest for an elegant presentation.
Notes
- Ensure butter and cream cheese are at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing that creates a silky cake texture.
- Carefully measure flour by spooning into the measuring cup and leveling off to prevent a dense, dry cake.
- Zest lemons before juicing to maximize flavor extraction and add bright, citrusy notes throughout the dessert.
- When frosting, let the cake cool completely to prevent melting and ensure a clean, professional-looking finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 528
- Sugar: 51g
- Sodium: 299mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg