Ultra-Moist Whole Lemon Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze 🍋 – Black Foodie Finder

A Moist Lemon Pound Cake with a Whole-Lemon Twist

This Lemon Pound Cake by Chef Saints takes lemon flavor beyond the usual juice and zest. Whole lemons are boiled until softened, then blended with sugar to create the citrus base for an exceptionally moist, boldly flavored cake.

Greek yogurt, heavy cream, plenty of butter, and six eggs give the pound cake its rich, tender texture. Chef Saints finishes it with a simple lemon glaze that brings another bright burst of citrus to every slice.

Ingredients

For the Lemon Pound Cake

• 3 cups cake flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 2 lemons
• 2 3/4 cups granulated sugar
• 6 large eggs, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups salted butter, room temperature
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• Reserved lemon-boiling water, as needed

For the Lemon Glaze

• Powdered sugar
• Heavy cream
• Lemon juice

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prepare the Lemons

• Zest the lemons, then boil them until softened.
• Cut them down and prepare them for blending.

2. Blend with Sugar

• Blend the softened lemons with 2 3/4 cups sugar, adding a little reserved boiling water if needed.

3. Mix the Wet Ingredients

• Combine the lemon mixture with the eggs, lemon juice, Greek yogurt, heavy cream, and softened butter.

4. Add the Dry Ingredients

• Combine the cake flour, baking soda, and baking powder.
• Incorporate them into the wet mixture.

5. Bake the Cake

• Transfer the batter to a prepared cake pan and bake until completely cooked through and moist in the center.
• Cool before glazing.

6. Glaze & Finish

• Mix powdered sugar with heavy cream and lemon juice to make the glaze.
• Pour over the cooled pound cake.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

• Zest the lemons before boiling them, as Chef Saints demonstrates.
• Add reserved lemon-boiling water only as needed when blending.
• Bring the eggs and butter to room temperature before mixing.
• Adjust the glaze with lemon juice and cream until it reaches your preferred consistency.

About the Creator

This recipe is by Chef Saints, the creator behind @chefsaints_. Chef Saints shares creative recipes with an emphasis on bold flavors, comforting dishes, and memorable homemade desserts.

Chef Saints | @chefsaints_