Debbie's Lemon Pound Cake

Ooh La La~ this cake is divine and very moist! My friend Debbie who is beautiful inside and out always brings me a slice of this lemon heaven. I got her recipe and made it twice in two days and gave one away. It got rave reviews too from both of my brothers and their families.

Lemon Pound Cake

1 stick butter, room temperature

2 2/3 c. granulated sugar

5 eggs, beaten

1 c. vegetable oil

3 c. all purpose flour

1/4 tsp. salt

1 tsp. baking powder

2 1/2 tsp. lemon extract

1 c. whole milk

Glaze

Stir fresh lemon juice into 1 box powdered sugar until glazing consistency

Directions:

1. Cream butter and sugar together until fluffy.
2. Blend in beaten eggs.
3. Blend in oil.
4. Stir together flour, salt, and baking powder until combined and gradually add to the cake batter.
5. Gradually add milk and lemon extract and mix until smooth.
6. Bake 320* for 1 hour 20 minutes in a greased and floured tube pan.
7. Test with toothpick until it comes out clean.
8. Use wooden skewer to punch holes in cake for glaze.
9. Drizzle glaze on while cake is still warm.

Comments

[Sue McG]

Oooh thanks Christa, I LOVE lemon desserts!!