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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
So go ahead and keep it close. It’s so worth it.
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Note: The pictures are for half the recipe, which is what I usually make. But a tube pan works well for the whole recipe.
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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:
- Preheat oven 350ºC.
- Butter or spray two 9×4 loaf pans (see note above). Line the bottom with parchment or aluminum paper.
- In a large bowl beat butter and sour cream until smooth, about 1 minute. Add lime zest and mix.
- Add sugar gradually and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes more.
- Add eggs, one at a time, incorporating well each one before adding the next. Add vanilla and juice.
- 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.
- Pour into the pans and bake for 45 minutes, or until golden and cracked on top and a tester comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes, and then unmold. Let cool completely before glazing.
For the glaze:
- 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?
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hesychasm says
July 15, 2015 at 19:31Sorry, 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!
wp_vknotes_admin says
July 16, 2015 at 09:38Hi, you're right, I just added it! Thanks for the heads up!
Kristen @ The Endless Meal says
May 18, 2015 at 06:22I love love love lemon cake! You're making me have a serious craving here!!
Cathleen says
May 14, 2015 at 10:47This looks too good! I love pound cake, but I don't make it too often 🙁
Dana @ Simply Romanesco says
May 11, 2015 at 17:32This looks so beautiful and refreshing, Paula! Just lovely 🙂
laurasmess.me says
May 8, 2015 at 00:29I 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
ZazaCook says
May 6, 2015 at 15:35What a beautiful pound cake!
Anne@ASaladForAllSeasons says
May 6, 2015 at 04:58Gorgeous pound cake Paula! It may seem simple, but I bet the flavor is sensational! And as always, your photos are amazing! : )
Sue/the view from great island says
May 5, 2015 at 19:12This just slays me, there is nothing better than a great lemon cake, pinned!
e / dig in hobart says
May 4, 2015 at 01:20this looks both rich and zesty! wonderful ingredients. I can understand why this would disappear in seconds!
Amy (Savory Moments) says
May 3, 2015 at 11:49Your pound cake looks delicious – I really like the flavor combination you used. Citrus is my second favorite baked good flavor after chocolate.
David miller says
May 1, 2015 at 14:52This is such a beautiful healthy lemon cake.Lovely combination of flavors here.
Mary Hirsch says
May 1, 2015 at 12:06It'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.
Abbe@This is How I Cook says
April 30, 2015 at 02:46There is nothing like a fabulous pound cake and this sounds better than fabulous! Nice to see you Paula!
Kitchen Riffs says
April 29, 2015 at 16:05I'm a lemon freak — can't get enough of the stuff. This looks fabulous — I'll bet the flavor is wonderful. Thanks so much.
Lauren Everson says
April 24, 2015 at 21:46My grandmother put lemon in her pound cake. Love that you added some lime, too!
e / dig in hobart says
April 22, 2015 at 23:50i'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!
Karen (Back Road Journal) says
April 22, 2015 at 13:08Plain cakes are my husband's favorite and this sounds like a good one.
lemongrovecakediaries says
April 22, 2015 at 08:20Great cake Paula, the flavour sounds delicious