Amazon Associates

Amazon Associates PartnerTrusted

As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases made through links on this page. This helps support our site at no extra cost to you. Clicking on ingredient or equipment links will take you to amazon.com where you can purchase these items.

Lemon Pound Cake with Thin Lemon Glaze

Recipe by Claire Saffitz x Dessert Person

A tender, buttery lemon pound cake baked in a loaf pan and finished with a thin, soak‑in lemon glaze. The cake is light despite its rich ingredients, thanks to a long creaming of butter and sugar and a small amount of chemical leaveners. Perfect for a winter pick‑me‑up or any time you want a not‑too‑sweet slice of cake.

MediumAmericanServes 10

Shop all ingredients on Amazon in one click • Printable PDF with shopping checklist

Source Video
1h 26m
Prep
1h 3m
Cook
18m
Cleanup
2h 47m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$5.35
Per serving:$0.53

Critical Success Points

  • Cream butter and sugar until pale and fluffy (≈10 min).
  • Add room‑temperature eggs one at a time while mixing.
  • Alternate dry and wet ingredients, ending with dry, and stop mixing as soon as flour is incorporated.
  • Bake until a deep golden crust forms and a tester comes out clean.
  • Poke holes and pour thin glaze while cake is still warm.

Safety Warnings

  • Handle hot oven and hot glaze with oven mitts.
  • Use caution when zesting lemon to avoid slipping.
  • Skewer is sharp; keep fingers clear.

You Might Also Like

Similar recipes converted from YouTube cooking videos

One‑Skillet Creamy Mushroom Chicken

One‑Skillet Creamy Mushroom Chicken

A quick, weeknight‑ready chicken breast cooked in a buttery garlic‑mushroom cream sauce, finished with Parmesan and fresh parsley. Ready in under an hour, this one‑pan dish is perfect for busy evenings.

48 min
2
$10.38
57
AmericanEasy
Ultimate Five‑Cheese Baked Mac and Cheese (No Eggs, No Roux)

Ultimate Five‑Cheese Baked Mac and Cheese (No Eggs, No Roux)

A creamy, cheesy, and flavorful baked mac and cheese that skips the traditional roux and eggs. Using five carefully balanced cheeses, a buttery cream‑cheese base, and a hint of chicken bouillon, this dish delivers a perfect cheese pull and a golden crust. Ideal for a comforting dinner or a crowd‑pleasing potluck.

1 hr 29 min
8
$20.70
11
AmericanMedium
Tarte aux noix de pécan

Tarte aux noix de pécan

Une tarte automnale aux noix de pécan, avec une pâte maison légèrement noisettée et un appareil riche au miel et à la vanille. Servie avec une chantilly de coco pour un contraste gourmand.

2 hrs 15 min
8
$8.73
2
AmericanMediumFrench
High-Protein Chicago Deep Dish Pizza

High-Protein Chicago Deep Dish Pizza

A healthier take on the classic Chicago‑style deep‑dish pizza. Made with a protein‑packed Greek‑yogurt dough, low‑fat mozzarella, turkey pepperoni and a thick homemade tomato sauce, each slice delivers about 270 calories, 23 g protein and only 4 g fat. Perfect for meal‑prepping and reheating in an air‑fryer.

1 hr 25 min
4
$9.91
24
AmericanMedium
Кремовый суп из брокколи с чеддером (каприччино)

Кремовый суп из брокколи с чеддером (каприччино)

Нежный американский крем‑суп из брокколи, картофеля, моркови и расплавленного чеддера, подаваемый в виде «каприччино» с воздушной молочной пеной. Идеально подходит для детей и всей семьи.

54 min
4
$7.78
5
AmericanMediumRussian
Muffins Brooky (Brownie‑Cookie)

Muffins Brooky (Brownie‑Cookie)

Soft, brownie‑based muffins topped with a crunchy cookie and a molten chocolate center. An ultra‑rich treat that combines the fudgy brownie, the crunch of pecans, and the crispness of the cookie. Perfect for a brunch or a sweet break.

58 min
6
$9.50
5
AmericanMedium