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April 19, 2015

Lemon Lime Pound Cake

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Lemon Lime Pound Cake #SundaySupper
As deceptively simple as the title is, considering the years I’ve been baking and the fact that plain cakes are my favorite thing to bake when I have that urgent and eclectic need ‘to bake a cake’, this is a remarkable recipe which now holds the number one spot for pound cake, citrus or otherwise.
I’m trying to ease my way again into this blogging-as-a-hobby-thing I started 3+ years ago, and am joining one of my most cherished groups today, Sunday Supper, where I learned so much about this blogging business and made some of the most mind-blowing virtual friendships I didn’t know could be made.Lemon Lime Pound Cake #SundaySupper
My first attempt to join again was with these lemon crinkle cookies.Since that never came to be, obviously, this was baked and photographed a while ago, and I didn’t add my name to the list before this post was almost done. Trip and learn.
The theme today is Picnic Food, (and also #EarthDay); a lemon lime pound cake is always a winner. We’re rather loose about the term pound cake, of course, let’s not disturb the traditional pound cake recipe gods.
Lemon Lime Pound Cake #SundaySupper
I choose to make it citrusy because most of you are welcoming spring, and we’re having a rather hot fall here, which is starting to be terribly annoying; I want to get into my boots and jackets. Pool season is over. Period.

But it can be flavored and glazed so many ways, from vanilla with a chocolate glaze to fresh raspberry almond, to wherever your imagination takes you.Lemon Lime Pound Cake #SundaySupper

The first time I took it to the office it not only disappeared in a nanosecond, but even I was impressed by the texture. I mean, after 30+ years baking, 300+ cookbooks and a few other numbers I should be slightly embarrassed to share (not really, ha), I was surprised to find such a fantastic iteration of a pound cake recipe.Lemon Lime Pound Cake #SundaySupper

So go ahead and keep it close. It’s so worth it.

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Lemon Lime Pound Cake #SundaySupper

Author Paula Montenegro

Yield 2 loaf cakes

Note: The pictures are for half the recipe, which is what I usually make. But a tube pan works well for the whole recipe.

Ingredients

For the cake:

  • 3 1/4 cups cake flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 9 oz (255g) unsalted butter, at room tº
  • 8 oz (225g) sour cream, at room tº
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 6 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Juice from half a lemon
  • Zest from 1 lime

For the glaze:

  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Instructions

For the cake:

  1. Preheat oven 350ºC.
  2. Butter or spray two 9x4 loaf pans (see note above). Line the bottom with parchment or aluminum paper.
  3. In a large bowl beat butter and sour cream until smooth, about 1 minute. Add lime zest and mix.
  4. Add sugar gradually and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes more.
  5. Add eggs, one at a time, incorporating well each one before adding the next. Add vanilla and juice.
  6. Sift flour with baking soda and salt and add it to the butter mixture at low speed, in 2 additions, beating only until well mixed. Don't overbeat.
  7. Pour into the pans and bake for 45 minutes, or until golden and cracked on top and a tester comes out clean.
  8. Let cool for 10 minutes, and then unmold. Let cool completely before glazing.

For the glaze:

  1. Mix powdered sugar and juice until smooth. Pour slowly along the center of the cake letting it slide to the sides.
adapted from Baking for all Occasions, by Flo Braker
This event is being hosted by T.R. of Gluten Free Crumbley. Here is a preview of Sunday’s recipes:

Appetizers:

  • Caprese Skewers by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
  • Crisp Cucumber Salsa with Southwest Style Chips by Momma’s Meals
  • French Onion Dip, with Greek Yogurt by Casa de Crews
  • Mediterranean Spiced Hummus by Take A Bite Out of Boca
  • Pepperoni Pinwheels by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
  • Watermelon Salad by annaDishes

Beverages:

  • Blackberry Lemonade by The Redhead Baker
  • Blueberry Mojito Mocktails by NeighborFood
  • Grandma’s Stuff by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
  • Minty Cardinal Punch by Food Lust People Love
  • Pineapple Ginger Lemonade Spiked with Turmeric by Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
  • Sangria Punch by A Day in the Life on the Farm
  • Strawberry Pineapple Lemonade by Noshing With The Nolands

Main Dishes:

  • Avocado Sriracha Egg Salad by Rants From My Crazy Kitchen
  • Barbecue Ranch Quinoa Chicken Salad by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
  • Boneless Chicken Wings by Nosh My Way
  • Burger Ice Cream by Brunch with Joy
  • Chicken Salad Sliders by Life Tastes Good
  • Spanish tortilla by Caroline’s Cooking

Sides:

  • Broccoli & Tomato Pasta Salad by Flour On My Face
  • Buffalo Macaroni Salad by Sew You Think You Can Cook
  • Couscous Veggie Salad with Pesto by Cooking Chat
  • Fully Loaded Baked Potato Salad by Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
  • Granola Salad by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
  • Greek Style Asparagus Salad by Curious Cuisiniere
  • No Mayo Slaw with Poppyseed Dressing by Palatable Pastime
  • Spiralized Beet and Goat Cheese Salad by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
  • Sweet and Tangy Brussels Coleslaw with Fennel, Chopped Apples and Golden Raisins by Simply Healthy Family

Soups and Salads:

  • Barley and Rice Salad by Family Foodie
  • Broccoli Salad with Bacon and Dried Cranberries by Food Done Light
  • Layered Mason Jar Pasta Salad for Two by The Weekend Gourmet
  • Smoked Turkey Salad by Our Good Life
  • Spinach Salad with Apples & Pecans in an Apple Balsamic Vinaigrette by Carrie’s Experimental Kitchen

Desserts:

  • Bacon-Bulleit Brownies by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
  • Fudgey Coca Cola Cake by Recipes Food and Cooking
  • Earth Day Cupcakes by Savory Experiments
  • Gluten Free Cookie Bars by Gluten Free Crumbley
  • Lemon Lime Pound Cake by Vintage Kitchen
  • Lemon Yuzu Cookies by NinjaBaker.com
  • Mini Lemon Chess Pies by Bobbi’s Kozy Kitchen
  • No-Bake Cookie Butter Chex Mix Bars by Wallflour Girl
  • Peanut Butter Bars by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
  • Peanut Butter Carob Bars by Pies and Plots
  • Sourdough Chunk Cookies by What Smells So Good?
Sunday Supper MovementJoin the #SundaySupper conversation on twitter on Sunday! We tweet throughout the day and share recipes from all over the world. Our weekly chat starts at 7:00 pm ET. Follow the #SundaySupper hashtag and remember to include it in your tweets to join in the chat. To get more great Sunday Supper Recipes, visit our website or check out our Pinterest board.
Would you like to join the Sunday Supper Movement? It’s easy. You can sign up by clicking here: Sunday Supper Movement.
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  1. Medeja says

    April 19, 2015 at 09:29

    I just love such lemony cakes! Yummy!

    Reply
  2. Stacy Rushton says

    April 19, 2015 at 12:16

    With all that butter and sour cream, I just know this is the best, Paula! So glad to have you back, friend!

    Reply
  3. Angie Schneider says

    April 19, 2015 at 15:50

    I love citrusy treats. Your pound cake has such a fine and smooth texture that I love dearly. Bet it tastes heavenly, Paula.

    Reply
  4. Tara Noland says

    April 19, 2015 at 17:04

    So nice to see you again, I have missed you!! My daughter is on a lemon loaf kick and would have a slice of your gorgeous cake a day if she could!!

    Reply
  5. Laura Dembowski says

    April 19, 2015 at 17:17

    I'm so glad your back in Sunday Supper, Paula! You always make amazing treats and this pound cake is no exception. It is making my mouth water.

    Reply
  6. Renee says

    April 19, 2015 at 18:29

    I can't even describe how thrilled I am to see you back joining in a Sunday Supper event. What a marvelous cake you brought to the picnic too!

    Reply
  7. Cindy Kerschner says

    April 19, 2015 at 18:44

    I'm digging these flavors, Paula! Welcome back!

    Reply
  8. Liz Berg says

    April 19, 2015 at 19:16

    Oh, hooray!!! I'm so, so happy to see you joining Sunday Supper this week. Your pound cake looks marvelous (not that I had any doubts!). xo

    Reply
  9. Heather King says

    April 19, 2015 at 20:13

    Lemon pound cake is one of my favorites. I like that you added in a little lime as well!

    Reply
  10. The Ninja Baker says

    April 19, 2015 at 21:00

    Oh. My. Goodness. Paula, I just ate but your pound cake has me hungry again! The crumb, the texture (and undoubtedly the taste) seem to be sublime! Keeper recipe =) Soooo glad you are back…BTW Whenever I make scones now I think of you and hear your voice scolding, "Ice cold – frozen butter – got it?!" And, of course, you are right =)

    Reply
  11. Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch says

    April 20, 2015 at 01:53

    What a gorgeous pound cake!

    Reply
  12. Bam's Kitchen says

    April 20, 2015 at 05:55

    I am crazy for anything lemon and this pound cake looks amazing. I don't think I could stop at one slice!!!

    Reply
  13. felicia | Dish by Dish says

    April 20, 2015 at 14:17

    Pau…… this is gorgeous!!!! I wonder if the texture would be same with gluten-free/grain-free flours? So far I've found that its very difficult to imitate normal wheat flour cakes with grain-free flours.

    Reply
    • wp_vknotes_admin says

      April 20, 2015 at 14:43

      Gluten free works well, like quinoa/amaranth/rice, but grain free is a bit more complicated. Probably almond is te best choice, and making smaller cakes.

      Reply
  14. Cocoa and Lavender says

    April 20, 2015 at 15:22

    It is so wonderful to see you back! I love this cake, Paula – mainly because (as much as I love chocolate) lemon and lime are my real favorites for dessert. Can't wait to try it! xo, David

    Reply
  15. Wendy Klik says

    April 20, 2015 at 15:37

    Love citrusy cakes. Thanks for sharing and welcome back to Sunday Supper

    Reply
  16. Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says

    April 20, 2015 at 18:16

    I'm always looking for good poundcake recipes and I love that this one has a double citrus twist. Yum!

    Reply
  17. Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere says

    April 20, 2015 at 19:29

    What a beautiful cake! It is so nice to see you again!

    Reply
  18. Tammi @Momma's Meals says

    April 20, 2015 at 20:52

    You can't go wrong with lemon and lime! Welcome back to the table!

    Reply
  19. Courtney @ NeighborFood says

    April 21, 2015 at 14:46

    This cake looks absolutely divine. The crackly glaze on top is what really does it for me!

    Reply
  20. Sarah Reid says

    April 22, 2015 at 01:01

    I bet the sour cream makes this so tender! Gotta love the tang too

    Reply
  21. lemongrovecakediaries says

    April 22, 2015 at 08:20

    Great cake Paula, the flavour sounds delicious

    Reply
  22. Karen (Back Road Journal) says

    April 22, 2015 at 13:08

    Plain cakes are my husband's favorite and this sounds like a good one.

    Reply
  23. e / dig in hobart says

    April 22, 2015 at 23:50

    i'm so glad to hear from you again – I was missing you. I have re-bookmarked you. the last two cakes look wonderful. as always!

    Reply
  24. Lauren Everson says

    April 24, 2015 at 21:46

    My grandmother put lemon in her pound cake. Love that you added some lime, too!

    Reply
  25. Kitchen Riffs says

    April 29, 2015 at 16:05

    I'm a lemon freak — can't get enough of the stuff. This looks fabulous — I'll bet the flavor is wonderful. Thanks so much.

    Reply
  26. Abbe@This is How I Cook says

    April 30, 2015 at 02:46

    There is nothing like a fabulous pound cake and this sounds better than fabulous! Nice to see you Paula!

    Reply
  27. Mary Hirsch says

    May 1, 2015 at 12:06

    It's almost Spring in the Colorado mountains also, Paula, and I am ready for it. Yesterday it was gorgeous and sunny but the week before we had a snowstorm. And, so it goes. What this pound cake seems to me is just refreshing. Anytime "citrus" is mentioned in a sweet, it's refreshing, that's the word. I haven't visited Vintage Kitchen for several months so am thrilled to see you baking and blogging. I am subscribed and get notified so keep the posts coming. It's fun to hear from Ms. Buenos Aires again.

    Reply
  28. David miller says

    May 1, 2015 at 14:52

    This is such a beautiful healthy lemon cake.Lovely combination of flavors here.

    Reply
  29. Amy (Savory Moments) says

    May 3, 2015 at 11:49

    Your pound cake looks delicious – I really like the flavor combination you used. Citrus is my second favorite baked good flavor after chocolate.

    Reply
  30. e / dig in hobart says

    May 4, 2015 at 01:20

    this looks both rich and zesty! wonderful ingredients. I can understand why this would disappear in seconds!

    Reply
  31. Sue/the view from great island says

    May 5, 2015 at 19:12

    This just slays me, there is nothing better than a great lemon cake, pinned!

    Reply
  32. Anne@ASaladForAllSeasons says

    May 6, 2015 at 04:58

    Gorgeous pound cake Paula! It may seem simple, but I bet the flavor is sensational! And as always, your photos are amazing! : )

    Reply
  33. ZazaCook says

    May 6, 2015 at 15:35

    What a beautiful pound cake!

    Reply
  34. laurasmess.me says

    May 8, 2015 at 00:29

    I love simple, moist and tasty cakes like this, particularly lemon glazed ones. And I LOVE that you're back with Sunday Supper! Ah, blogging as a hobby can be draining despite the love that you pour into (and get out of) it. I hope that the break did help you to feel more refreshed and for the joy to ease back into this thing we call blogging 🙂 I definitely agree that blogging friendships are so precious. It's really made me realise how many wonderful, genuine and passionate people there are out there in the world. So glad that I got to meet you this way too, you're beautiful inside and out! Sending lots of love xxx

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  35. Dana @ Simply Romanesco says

    May 11, 2015 at 17:32

    This looks so beautiful and refreshing, Paula! Just lovely 🙂

    Reply
  36. Cathleen says

    May 14, 2015 at 10:47

    This looks too good! I love pound cake, but I don't make it too often 🙁

    Reply
  37. Kristen @ The Endless Meal says

    May 18, 2015 at 06:22

    I love love love lemon cake! You're making me have a serious craving here!!

    Reply
  38. hesychasm says

    July 15, 2015 at 19:31

    Sorry, I can't seem to find the baking temperature for this on the page. Could you please reply or edit the post to make it more prominent? Thank you!

    Reply
    • wp_vknotes_admin says

      July 16, 2015 at 09:38

      Hi, you're right, I just added it! Thanks for the heads up!

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An obsessive baker (sometimes cook too) for the past 30 years, I believe anyone can bake and have fun while doing it.
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