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Lemon Love

Nettie’s lemon pound cake: sunshine in every tender, moist bite.

A Slice of Sunshine

Our lemon pound cake wraps you in warmth with every moist, zesty bite.

Close-up of a golden lemon pound cake slice topped with glossy lemon glaze and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Close-up of a golden lemon pound cake slice topped with glossy lemon glaze and a dusting of powdered sugar.
Absolutely the best cake ever!

Mia L.

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Cake:
Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 4 large eggs
• 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons lemon zest
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup milk

Lemon Glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease a loaf pan.
2. Cream butter and sugar; add eggs one at a time. Mix in lemon juice and zest.
3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to wet mixture alternately with milk.
4. Pour into pan and bake 55–65 minutes, until a toothpick comes out clean.
5. Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice for glaze. Drizzle over cooled cake.

Gallery

Close-up of a lemon pound cake slice showing moist crumb and glossy lemon glaze.
Close-up of a lemon pound cake slice showing moist crumb and glossy lemon glaze.
A whole lemon pound cake dusted with powdered sugar on a rustic wooden board.
A whole lemon pound cake dusted with powdered sugar on a rustic wooden board.
A lemon pound cake with a shiny citrus glaze catching the light beautifully.
A lemon pound cake with a shiny citrus glaze catching the light beautifully.
A cozy kitchen scene featuring a lemon pound cake cooling on a wire rack.
A cozy kitchen scene featuring a lemon pound cake cooling on a wire rack.
A slice of lemon pound cake served with a dollop of whipped cream and a lemon wedge.
A slice of lemon pound cake served with a dollop of whipped cream and a lemon wedge.

Sunshine yellow cakes that brighten every occasion

A slice of lemon pound cake served with a dollop of whipped cream and a lemon wedge.
A slice of lemon pound cake served with a dollop of whipped cream and a lemon wedge.
A slice of lemon pound cake served with a dollop of whipped cream and a lemon wedge.
A slice of lemon pound cake served with a dollop of whipped cream and a lemon wedge.

Reviews

What people say about our lemon pound cake

Every bite felt like a warm hug—moist, zesty, and perfectly sweet. Truly a sunshine in cake form!

Amy Lee
Close-up of a slice of lemon pound cake with glossy lemon glaze and powdered sugar dusting on a rustic plate.
Close-up of a slice of lemon pound cake with glossy lemon glaze and powdered sugar dusting on a rustic plate.

Austin TX

This cake stole the show at our family gathering. The balance of lemon and vanilla is just perfect—comfort in every bite.

A cheerful family enjoying slices of lemon pound cake around a sunlit kitchen table.
A cheerful family enjoying slices of lemon pound cake around a sunlit kitchen table.
Mark Joy

Denver CO

★★★★★
★★★★★
Contact

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