Lemon Glazed Pound Cake

Lemon Glazed Pound Cake is a classic, moist cake known for its dense yet tender crumb, traditionally made with equal parts flour, butter, eggs, and sugar. It is infused with bright lemon zest and juice, then topped with a sweet, tangy lemon glaze that hardens into a delicate crust. This beloved dessert has roots in 18th-century Europe and is a staple in American home baking.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This is a high-carb and high-fat dessert, primarily providing quick energy from sugars and fats, with minimal protein or fiber. A typical slice contains roughly 350-450 calories, with most calories coming from refined carbohydrates and saturated fats.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	420 kcal
Protein	5.5 g
Carbs	58 g
Fat	20 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	38 g
Sodium	210 mg
Calcium	45 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Potassium	90 mg
Vitamin A	150 IU
Vitamin C	2 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	1.2 mg

Per 1 slice (113 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The cake's name 'pound cake' originally referred to its simple recipe using a pound each of its four main ingredients, making it one of the earliest 'ratio' recipes. Nutritionally, the lemon glaze not only adds flavor but also helps lock in moisture, extending the cake's freshness.