Old-Fashioned Lemon Pound Cake
This easy old-fashioned lemon pound cake recipe is packed with incredible flavor and simple to prepare. Perfect for family meals or special occasions!

Old-Fashioned Lemon Pound Cake
Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease two 9×5-inch loaf pans.
- Combine sugar, flour, eggs, shortening, whole milk, vanilla extract, lemon extract, and baking powder in a large bowl; pour into the prepared pans.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
- PRO TIP: When using a bundt cake pan t’s important that you grease the pan really well. You can grease the pan with shortening or butter, then dust with flour. Another option is to use “pan release” which is a mixture of shortening, oil, and flour.
- Source: allrecipes.com
Tips for the Best Old-Fashioned Lemon Pound Cake
- Pre-heat & Prep: Always gather all ingredients before cooking old-fashioned lemon pound cake.
- Flavor Adjustment: Adjust seasoning to taste near the end of cooking.
- Storage Tips: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.





