Lemon Pound Cake

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup buttermilk
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• Zest of 2 lemons
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan with butter and dust with flour.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Add in the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the buttermilk. Begin and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
6. Add in the lemon juice, zest, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top.
8. Bake for 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9. Let the cake cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before removing it and placing it on a wire rack to cool completely.
10. Serve and enjoy your delicious lemon pound cake!