Step by step

Method

8 steps

1. 1

   Place an oven rack in the center of your oven and preheat the oven to 350°F / 180C / 160C fan or Gas Mark 4. Grease an 8.5x4.5-inch (1.5 qt) loaf pan with butter. Line the pan with parchment. Butter the parchment and dust with flour, shaking off excess flour.

2. 2

   Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.

3. 3

   Mix the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add the beaten eggs, buttermilk, ¼ cup (60ml) lemon juice, and 1 tbsp zest. Mix until incorporated.

4. 4

   Add the flour mixture to the butter and egg mixture in thirds, mixing after each addition and scraping down the sides before the next addition.

5. 5

   Add batter to the prepared pan. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes in the preheated 350°F / 180C / 160C fan or Gas Mark 4 oven until the cake springs back when you press the center and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

6. 6

   Remove the pound cake from the oven and cool for ten minutes before removing it from the pan and placing it on a cooling rack.

7. 7

   To make the glaze, mix the powdered sugar with 2 tbsp lemon juice and 1½ tsp lemon zest.

8. 8

   Drizzle the glaze on the cooled pound cake and serve!