Certainly! Here’s a recipe for a delicious Gluten-Free Lemon Pound Cake with a fresh lemon glaze:
Ingredients:
For the Gluten-Free Lemon Pound Cake:
- 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup sour cream
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions:
For the Gluten-Free Lemon Pound Cake:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch (23×13 cm) loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Whisk Dry Ingredients:
- In a bowl, whisk together the gluten-free all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add Eggs and Vanilla:
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Add Lemon Zest and Juice:
- Stir in the lemon zest and fresh lemon juice, mixing until well combined.
- Alternate Dry Ingredients and Sour Cream:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the sour cream. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
- Bake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Allow the lemon pound cake to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
For the Lemon Glaze:
- Prepare Glaze:
- In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- Glaze the Cake:
- Once the cake has cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top. Allow the glaze to set before slicing.
- Serve:
- Slice and serve your gluten-free lemon pound cake. Enjoy the refreshing citrus flavor!
This gluten-free lemon pound cake is a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion. The combination of zesty lemon flavor and a moist, tender crumb makes it a crowd-pleaser.
