Best Ever Lemon Pound Cake

Prep: 15 min Cook: 75 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

A moist, tender lemon pound cake with bright citrus flavor, perfect for dessert or tea time, appealing to those who love rich, lemon-infused baked goods.

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Ingredients

  • 6 eggs
  • 1 2/3 cups sugar
  • 1 cup Crisco
  • 2 cups Swans Down cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 small lemon

Instructions

  1. Cream sugar and Crisco until fluffy.
  2. Add one egg at a time, beating after each addition.
  3. Add vanilla and lemon juice, and beat for 2 minutes.
  4. Gradually add small amounts of flour to the mixture, beating until smooth.
  5. Pour batter into a tube pan.
  6. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

223 kcal 11% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 2.7g 5% DV
Total Fat 1.8g 2% DV
Carbs 36.1g 13% DV
Fiber 1.1g 4% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 76.3mg 3% DV
Potassium 414.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.8mg 11% DV
Calcium 82mg 6% DV
Iron 2.7mg 15% DV
Diet fit Under 400 cal Low-fat
Contains Egg Wheat/Gluten

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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