Umami
Umami

Grandma Nancy's Cookbook

Lemon Pound Cake

12

servings

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total time

Ingredients

**CREAM**

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

2 cups sugar

**ADD**

3 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

**ADD**

3 cups all-purpose flour

1 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt, or any flavor you prefer

**STIR IN**

4 tablespoons lemon juice

1 Zest of one lemon

Directions

PREHEAT: Bake to 350 degrees F. Coat a 9-inch tube pan that has been coated with cooking spray

1. In a large bowl with an electric mixer on medium speed, beat butter and sugar until creamy.

2. Add eggs and vanilla and continue beating until smooth.

3. Gradually add flour and yogurt until well mixed. With a spoon, stir in lemon juice and zest.

2. Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake 55 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Notes

Sometimes we like to use low-fat raspberry yogurt in place of the vanilla. It gives it a nice look and flavor twist.

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If you loved this lemon dessert, be sure to check out our collection of Lovely Lemon Dessert Recipes: 18 Easy Lemon Recipes.

12

servings

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total time
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