This classic frosted pound cake has just a hint of lemon to keep the flavor fresh and light. To add a little fun, fill the center of your cake with your favorite fruit! 

Level
Intermediate
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
50-55 minutes
Serves
12-14

Ingredients

Cake

1 tablespoon Baker's Joy or butter

1 ½ cups butter, room temperature

1 ½ cups sugar

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

6 large eggs + 1 yolk, room temperature

½ cup lemon juice

1 ½ teaspoons lemon zest

2 ⅔ cups flour

½ teaspoon kosher salt

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon baking powder

Frosting

2 cups powdered sugar, sifted

4 tablespoons butter, melted

3 tablespoons water

pinch of kosher salt

Directions

Cake:

  1. Preheat oven to 325ºF. Grease fluted cake pan with butter or Baker's Joy.
  2. Beat remaining butter and sugar with an electric mixer on high speed for 1 minute. Add vanilla. On a high speed, mix in one egg at a time, followed by lemon juice and zest.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix dry ingredients. With mixer on a low speed, add dry ingredients to wet.
  4. Spoon batter into fluted cake pan and smooth the top with the back of the spoon.
  5. Bake for 50-55 minutes, or until the edges are golden and pulling away from the pan. Let rest for 10 minutes before turning out, then let cool at least 30 minutes before frosting.

 

Frosting:

Gently beat melted butter into powdered sugar. Add water and salt. Beat on high just until it comes together and immediately spoon over cooled cake.

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