Old-Fashioned Lemon Pound Cake

Old-Fashioned Lemon Pound Cake

This is an old recipe that my grandmother always made. It goes great with coffee and is quick and easy to make. Light lemon flavor that can be accompanied with a lemon glaze if desired.

Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Yield:
2 loaves
Servings:
12

Ingredients

  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 5 eggs
  • 1 cup shortening (such as Crisco®)
  • 5 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons lemon extract
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans.

Step 2
Combine sugar, flour, eggs, shortening, whole milk, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and baking powder in a large bowl; pour into the prepared pans.

Step 3
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes.

Cook’s Notes:

This can also be made in a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt(R)).

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

391
Calories
19g
Fat
50g
Carbs
5g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 391
% Daily Value *
Total Fat19g 25%
Saturated Fat5g 25%
Cholesterol78mg 26%
Sodium40mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate50g 18%
Dietary Fiber1g 2%
Total Sugars34g
Protein5g
Calcium20mg 2%
Iron1mg 8%
Potassium53mg 1%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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