One Egg Lemon Pound Cake

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My Grandmother used to make this and it quickly became a household favorite.

Lemon pound cake with some slices cut off and lemon in the background
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Servings:
10
Yield:
1 - 8x4 inch loaf pan
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 10 servings

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ½ cup butter

  • 1 egg

  • 1 cup milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) grease and flour an 8x4 inch loaf pan.

  2. In a large bowl, mix flour, baking powder, sugar and salt. Cut in butter. Break 1 egg into a measuring cup and then fill to the 1 cup line with milk. Add to dry ingredients and beat well. Add vanilla and lemon flavoring.

  3. Pour batter into an 8x4 inch loaf pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

272 Calories
10g Fat
41g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 272
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g 13%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 45mg 15%
Sodium 413mg 18%
Total Carbohydrate 41g 15%
Dietary Fiber 1g 3%
Total Sugars 21g
Protein 4g 8%
Calcium 92mg 7%
Iron 1mg 8%
Potassium 75mg 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.

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