This moist lemon pound cake is soft, buttery, and packed with fresh lemon flavor. Perfect for dessert, tea time, or a quick sweet treat. The golden crust and tender crumb make it irresistible!
⏱️ Prep Time: 15 mins
🔥 Cook Time: 45 mins
🍽️ Servings: 8–10 slices
🧾 Ingredients
200g all-purpose flour
150g sugar
120g butter (softened)
3 eggs
120ml milk
Juice of 1 lemon 🍋
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
👩🍳 Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a loaf pan.
In a bowl, beat butter + sugar until creamy.
Add eggs one at a time and mix well.
Stir in lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.
In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gradually add dry ingredients + milk to the mixture.
Pour batter into the pan.
Bake for 40–45 minutes until golden.
Let cool, then decorate (optional lemon glaze or sugar cubes like in the image).
