Gluten Free Old-Fashioned Lemon Pound Cake

Total time1 hr 55 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time1 hr 5 min

Gluten Free Old-Fashioned Lemon Pound Cake

Bright lemon zest and fresh lemon juice give this pound cake its sunny flavor, while a good beating of butter and sugar builds the pale, fluffy base that makes every slice so tender. Room-temperature eggs and a swirl of sour cream keep the crumb rich and moist, with a deep golden crust and that signature crack down the center once it comes out of the oven. The warm loaf gets poked all over and soaked with a simple glaze of powdered sugar and lemon juice, so the tang seeps into every bite instead of just sitting on top. It's the kind of old-fashioned, buttery loaf cake that tastes like a bakery classic, and it's a solid pick for a gluten free dessert table. Slice it thick, serve it with coffee or tea, and watch it disappear.

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Ingredients

10 servings

For the cake

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
King Arthur Baking Company Gluten-Free Measure For Measure Flour Bob’s Red Mill 1 to 1 Baking Flour Pillsbury Best Gluten Free All Purpose Flour Blend - 24 Oz Bob's Red Mill Baking Flour, 1 to 1, Gluten Free King Arthur Gluten Free Measure for Measure Flour
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Chef's tip
Choose a gluten-free baking blend labeled 1:1 or cup-for-cup and use the same amount. Almond and coconut flour won't work the same way.
¼ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp fine salt
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
1 ½ cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs, at room temperature
2 tbsp lemon zest (from about 2 large lemons)
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream, at room temperature

For the glaze

1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest (optional)

Instructions

1
Heat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan with butter, then dust with flour, tapping out any excess. Alternatively, line the pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the long sides.
2
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl until evenly combined. Set aside.

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