Description
A moist, dense, and tangy lemon pound cake made with just five main ingredients. This easy brunch recipe comes together in minutes and requires no complex techniques, making it perfect for busy mornings or low-stress entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (225g) full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (125g) all-purpose flour
- 2 medium fresh lemons (for zest and juice)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For Glaze: ½ cup (60g) powdered sugar and 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan with butter or cooking spray, optionally lining the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy (about 2 minutes).
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until just combined.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Sprinkle over wet ingredients and gently fold in with a spatula until just incorporated. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with moist crumbs. Tent with foil if top browns too quickly.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Once cool, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice to make a glaze. Drizzle over the cake and let set for 15 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to prevent separation. Do not overmix the batter once flour is added to avoid a tough texture. The cake is best served at room temperature or slightly warmed. It can be stored at room temperature for 2 days, refrigerated for 5 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 50-60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10 of cak
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
Keywords: lemon cream cheese pound cake, easy brunch recipe, 5 ingredient cake, quick breakfast, moist pound cake, gluten-free option