Lemon Yogurt Pound Cake with Lemon Glaze

4.5
(45)

This tart and tangy lemon glaze gives the cake a refreshing flavor to balance the sweetness of the cake.

4
4
Servings:
16
Yield:
12 to 16 servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

  • 2 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour

  • 1 ¼ cups sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ teaspoon baking soda

  • 1 ½ teaspoons grated lemon peel

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup CRISCO® Shortening

  • 1 (8 ounce) container lemon yogurt

  • 3 eggs

Lemon Glaze

  • 1 lemon, juiced

  • 1 cup Confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 10-inch tube (or bundt) pan with CRISCO® Shortening. Dust lightly with flour; set aside.

  2. In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine all ingredients low speed. Beat for 3 minutes at medium speed. Pour batter into prepared pan.

  3. Bake 50 to 60 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

  4. In a small bowl, combine lemon juice and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Brush over warm cake. (The glaze will be thin and absorbed into cake.)

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

292 Calories
13g Fat
40g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 292
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 17%
Saturated Fat 3g 17%
Cholesterol 35mg 12%
Sodium 208mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 26g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 6mg 6%
Calcium 37mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 74mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.