Description
A delightful dessert with rich buttery flavors and a bright twist from Meyer lemons, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups (230 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup (60 g) sour cream
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tablespoons Meyer lemon zest
- 1 cup (250 g) plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 cup (227 g) unsalted butter (at room temperature)
- 5 large eggs (beaten, at room temperature)
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar (for glaze)
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) Meyer lemon juice (for glaze)
- 1/2 cup (65 g) confectioners’ sugar (sifted, for glaze)
- 1 tablespoon Meyer lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, mix the sour cream, Meyer lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and 1 cup of granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
- Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream mixture. Start and end with the flour mixture.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 60-70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- In a small bowl, mix the glaze ingredients until smooth and drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
Store the cake in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for up to three months. Ensure butter and eggs are at room temperature for better mixing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: lemon cake, pound cake, dessert, baking, Meyer lemon