Pound Cake With Lemon Curd

Prep: 15 min Cook: 55 min Serves: 8 Cuisine: American

A moist, buttery pound cake infused with vanilla, topped with tangy lemon curd, perfect for teatime or as a delightful dessert for gatherings.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. butter or margarine
  • 1 3/4 cups sugar
  • 5 whole eggs
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter until light and fluffy.
  2. Gradually add sugar, beating well.
  3. Continue creaming until light and fluffy.
  4. Drop in one whole egg at a time while beating.
  5. Stop the beaters and fold in the sifted flour and vanilla.
  6. Pour batter into a greased and floured pan.
  7. Bake at 300°F for 45 minutes.
  8. Increase oven temperature to 325°F and bake for an additional 10 to 15 minutes until browned.
  9. Do not overcook. Serve the cake with lemon curd.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

514 kcal 26% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.8g 10% DV
Total Fat 26.9g 35% DV
Carbs 48.9g 18% DV
Fiber 1.8g 6% DV
Sugar 3.2g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 75.3mg 3% DV
Potassium 260.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 139.5mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 15.8mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.2mg 10% DV
Calcium 69.5mg 5% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV
Contains Milk 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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