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Lemon Delight Pound Cake Recipe

Indulge in this incredibly moist and easy-to-make Lemon Delight Pound Cake! Made with oil instead of butter for a delightfully tender crumb, this recipe bursts with bright lemon and orange flavors. Bake it in a bundt pan for an elegant presentation perfect for any occasion, or use two smaller loaf pans for individual servings. Choose your adventure: enjoy a classic lemon glaze or elevate it to a decadent rum cake with our simple variations. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 70 mins
Calories 406.6 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Lemon Delight Pound Cake

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How to Make Lemon Delight Pound Cake

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Generously grease and flour a 12-cup bundt pan.
  2. In a large bowl, combine all cake ingredients (see ingredient list below).
  3. Blend on low speed until just moistened.
  4. Beat for an additional 3 minutes on medium speed.
  5. Pour batter into the prepared bundt pan.
  6. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. (Adjust baking time if using loaf pans).
  7. Remove cake from oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
  8. Using a long-tined fork, poke deep holes about an inch apart across the top of the cake.
  9. **Lemon Glaze:** In a small bowl, whisk together glaze ingredients until smooth. (See glaze ingredients below)
  10. Pour half of the glaze over the warm cake while it's still in the pan.
  11. Let stand for an additional 10 minutes, then carefully invert the cake onto a serving plate.
  12. Pour the remaining glaze over the inverted cake.
  13. Let the cake cool completely before serving.
  14. **Rum Cake Variation:** Substitute 1/2 cup apple juice and 1/4 cup rum for the 3/4 cup orange juice. Use 1 teaspoon vanilla extract instead of lemon extract.
  15. **Rum Cake Glaze:** In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter. Whisk in 1 cup powdered sugar, 1/4 cup rum, 1/4 cup apple juice, and a pinch of nutmeg. Stir until smooth and warm. Pour warm glaze over the cooled cake.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

165g

Fat

11g

Carbs

20g

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