Claire Saffitz shares her perfect lemon pound cake recipe, a classic, bakery-style dessert that's moist, tender, buttery, and packed with real lemon flavor.
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Claire Saffitz shares her perfect lemon pound cake recipe, a classic, bakery-style dessert that's moist, tender, buttery, and packed with real lemon flavor.
This lemon pound cake is made completely from scratch using simple pantry ingredients like butter, sugar, eggs, sour cream, and fresh lemon zest, then finished with a bright lemon glaze for the perfect balance of sweet and tangy.
If you're searching for the best lemon pound cake, a Claire Saffitz dessert recipe, or a foolproof pound cake that isn't dry, this recipe delivers every time.
The combination of milk and sour cream creates a soft crumb, while lemon zest and fresh lemon juice bring bold citrus flavor without bitterness.
Perfect for brunch, dessert, holidays, or anytime baking at home, this is a classic lemon pound cake recipe you'll come back to again and again.
