Easiest Lemony Pound Cake
Imagine a sun-drenched afternoon, a gentle breeze, and the intoxicating aroma of lemon filling the air. This delightfully simple pound cake captures the essence of summer in every bite. Its moist, tender crumb and vibrant citrus notes make it the perfect centerpiece for any gathering, or a quiet indulgence for yourself.
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate
53 g
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Cholesterol
56 mg
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Fiber
1 g
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Protein
4 g
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Saturated Fat
5 g
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Sodium
533 mg
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Sugar
25 g
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Fat
13 g
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Unsaturated Fat
0 g
DIRECTIONS
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01 Step
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Generously grease and flour a 9-inch springform pan to ensure easy release. (Prep time: 5 minutes)
02 Step
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In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the yellow cake mix and lemon pudding mix until well combined. (Time: 2 minutes)
03 Step
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Add the eggs, softened butter, water, and applesauce to the bowl. Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat until the batter is smooth and creamy. Be careful not to overmix. (Time: 3 minutes)
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Pour the batter evenly into the prepared springform pan. (Time: 1 minute)
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean. The cake should be golden brown and springy to the touch. (Bake time: 30-35 minutes)
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before carefully removing it and transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely. (Cooling time: 10 minutes in pan, additional time on rack)
For an extra burst of lemon flavor, consider adding the zest of one lemon to the batter.
If you don't have applesauce on hand, you can substitute with an equal amount of plain yogurt or sour cream.
To prevent the cake from sticking, you can also line the bottom of the springform pan with parchment paper.
RECIPE REVIEWS
Avarage Rating:
4.2/ 5 ( 21 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
Lisandro Wolf
May 3, 2025This recipe is so easy and the cake turned out perfect! My family loved it.
Jerad Witting
Feb 27, 2025I added a lemon glaze on top and it was amazing!
Asia Oconnell
Jan 31, 2025The cake was a little dry for me, but I think I overbaked it. I'll try reducing the baking time next time.