Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze

Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze recipe videos

Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze is a classic, dense, and buttery dessert, traditionally made with a pound each of flour, butter, eggs, and sugar, now often enhanced with a bright, tangy lemon icing. It is a staple of American and British home baking, known for its simple preparation and rich, comforting flavor.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This cake is high in carbohydrates and fat, primarily from sugar and butter, providing a significant amount of energy with a rough estimate of 350-450 calories per slice. Its key nutrients are simple carbohydrates for quick energy and fats for satiety, with minimal protein or fiber.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	350 kcal
Protein	4 g
Carbs	50 g
Fat	16 g
Fiber	0.5 g
Sugar	30 g
Sodium	200 mg
Calcium	30 mg
Iron	1.5 mg
Potassium	80 mg
Vitamin A	100 IU
Vitamin C	2 mg
Thiamin (B1)	0.1 mg
Riboflavin (B2)	0.1 mg
Niacin (B3)	0.8 mg

Per 1 slice (approx. 85 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The original 'pound cake' recipe dates back to the 18th century and was a practical measure for bakers without scales. Nutritionally, the addition of a lemon glaze not only adds a refreshing flavor contrast but also a small amount of vitamin C from the citrus juice.