Ritz Carlton lemon pound cake!!

The Ritz Carlton lemon pound cake is renowned for its moist texture and zesty lemon flavor. While I don’t have the proprietary recipe from the Ritz Carlton, I can offer you a lemon pound cake recipe inspired by its famous counterpart.

Lemon Pound Cake:

Ingredients:

1. 2 cups all-purpose flour
2. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3. 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
4. 1/2 teaspoon salt
5. 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
6. 2 cups granulated sugar
7. 4 large eggs
8. 1 cup sour cream or full-fat yogurt
9. Zest of 2 lemons
10. 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
11. 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

For Lemon Glaze:

1. 1 cup powdered sugar
2. 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions:

1. Cake Preparation: a. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 10-inch bundt pan or two 8-inch loaf pans. b. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. c. In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. d. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. e. Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. f. Gradually mix in the flour mixture in three parts, alternating with the sour cream, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. g. Pour the batter into the prepared pan(s) and smooth the top. h. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. i. Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then invert onto a wire rack to cool completely.
2. Lemon Glaze Preparation: a. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. The glaze should be pourable, but thick. b. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake.

Allow the glaze to set for a bit, then slice and serve. This lemon pound cake is perfect with a cup of tea or coffee, and the zesty lemon flavor is sure to be a hit with your guests!