Lemon-Ginger Pound Cake
Pound cake got its name from the traditional recipe that called for a pound each of flour, butter, sugar, and eggs.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 100 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Ingredients
- 2 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted butter, softened
- 1.5 cup Granulated sugar
- 3 Eggs
- 2 tablespoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup Buttermilk
- 2 tablespoon Powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, followed by the lemon zest, lemon juice, and grated ginger.
- Gradually mix in the dry ingredients, alternating with the buttermilk, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes.
- Transfer the cake to a wire rack and let it cool completely.
- Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 320kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 42g15%
- Sugars 26g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.