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A Meyer lemon pound cake with a glazed icing, presented on a glass plate.
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Meyer Lemon Pound Cake

This Meyer lemon pound cake is a delightful blend of sweet and tangy, dense yet moist, and perfectly complemented by a zesty glaze.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Cooling time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: glazed meyer lemon bundt cake, glazed meyer lemon pound cake recipe, how to make meyer lemon pound cake, meyer lemon bundt cake, Meyer lemon pound cake, meyer lemon pound cake recipe
Servings: 12
Calories: 318kcal

Ingredients

For the cake

  • 9 Tbs. of butter
  • 4 oz. of cream cheese
  • 1 1/3 cups of sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 teaspoons fresh Meyer lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon finely grated Meyer lemon zest

For the Meyer lemon syrup

  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons fresh Meyer lemon juice

For the Meyer lemon glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar (confectioner's sugar)
  • 2-3 tablespoons fresh Meyer lemon juice (adjust based on desired consistency)

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • Mix the flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a medium bowl. Reserve.
  • In the bowl of your stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the butter and the cream cheese at medium speed until creamy, about 2 minutes.
  • Add the sugar and beat until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the eggs, one at a time, and beat until well combined.
  • Add the vanilla extract and the lemon juice and beat.
  • Reduce the speed and add the flour mixture. Beat until blended and smooth.
  • Add the lemon zest and fold with a silicon spatula.
  • Spray a Bundt cake pan with baking spray.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and bake for 55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center of the pan comes out clean.
  • Transfer the cake pan to a cooling rack.
  • In the meantime, make the lemon syrup in a small bowl by combining the sugar and the lemon juice. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely.
  • With a bamboo skewer, poke the still-warm cake and drizzle half of the syrup with a spoon.
  • After 10 minutes, unmold the pan over the rack. Place the rack on a baking sheet, and brush the rest of the syrup.
  • Make the glaze by combining powdered sugar and lemon juice in a medium bowl. Add the lemon juice one tablespoon at a time. Whisk vigorously until a thick glaze is formed.
  • Drizzle the glaze on top of the cake. Let the glaze set, and transfer the cake to a cake plate.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 159mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 449IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg