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The best ever homemade lemon pound cake

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By Rosie Published: January 7, 2014 Updated: September 29, 2023
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Moist lemon infused pound cake, just like grandma used to make!

One of my coworkers always brings in a delicious pound cake. It’s not just any pound cake, it’s one of those old fashioned pound cakes. You know, the kind that only grandmas, and old church ladies know how to make.  I was in love at first bite after having a slice of the cake. I was so in love with the cake, that I asked my coworker to ask the lady who baked it, to make me two cakes for Christmas.  I really didn’t care if how much she charged, I wanted the cake! I was disappointed when then lady said she wouldn’t be making any more cakes for the holidays. It actually broke my heart! I had my heart set on having that cake. Sure, I know how to make my own pound cake, but at the time it couldn’t compare to THAT cake. I refused to buy a store bought cake(because we all know those pound cake are garbage 90% of the timeI was determined to make my own “grandma” lemon pound cake). I was determined to make my own cake!

I knew that I wanted a lemon pound cake. Not just any lemon pound cake but THE BEST EVER HOMEMADE LEMON POUND CAKE! I started to search high and low for recipes, and I couldn’t find any that were worthy of my Christmas spread. I was almost tempted to ask my coworker to get the recipe for me, but we all know those lil church ladies keep there recipes secrets( Ooh I hate that!!). Finally I just took and old recipe of mine and revamped it with cream cheese, more eggs, and fresh lemon zest.  Needless to say it was a winner!!! My husband and my son went  bananas over the lemon pound cake . I was so proud of myself, that I had to even post it on my personal Facebook account( which caused a lot of people to call, and ask if there was any left….) . I must admit, I think I outdid myself! It was definitely another experiment gone good! Check out my very first lemon pound cake USING this recipe ( and this will probably the only recipe I use for now on!)

Delicious lemon pound cake

This cake was simply divine if I do say myself. The “crust” of this cake, in my opinion, is the best part. It has s light crunch, and it’s full of lemon flavor. There is NO NEED for any drizzle!

I think it will be my go to cake for any special occasions and big Sunday dinners. If making this cake for a crowd, I highly suggest make at least two, because It will go fast!

Amazing homemade lemon pound cake

Lemon pound cake

The Best Homemade Lemon Pound Cake

This Best Homemade Lemon Pound Cake is heavenly! It has a crunchy outside, fluffy and moist inside, and it's bursting with citrus flavor.
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Course Dessert / Treat
Cuisine American
Keyword Lemon Pound Cake
Prep Time 25 minutes minutes
Cook Time 1 hour hour 25 minutes minutes
Total Time 1 hour hour 50 minutes minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 1 lb salted butter
  • 3 cups granulated sugar
  • 6 large eggs
  • 2 tsp pure vanilla
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • lemon zest from 1 large lemon
  • 4 oz lemon pudding mix

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 325.
  • In a stand mixer or large mixing bowl, cream the butter and cream cheese together at a medium speed.
  • Slowly add in the sugar.
  • Once the sugar, butter, and cream cheese are creamed together, add in the eggs, but one egg at a time.
  • Slowly add the flour, just a little at a time. Then add in the pudding mix.
  • Pour in the lemon juice, then add in the lemon zest.
  • Add the vanilla extract, and mix the batter until smooth.
  • Grease and flour a bundt pan, then pour in the cake batter.
  • Let the cake bake for 1 hour and 25 minutes, OR until done.
  • Remove the cake from the oven, and let it cool before removing it from the pan.
  • Place the cake on a plate or cake server, and do not cut into it until it is completely cool.
  • Serve, and enjoy!

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  1. Trish says

    March 27, 2014 at 5:20 pm

    This recipe does not say to use baking powder or self rising flour. It says to use all purpose flour. I want to know what ingredient in this recipe will make the cake rise?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 27, 2014 at 5:32 pm

      Like many pound cakes, this recipe does not have a rising agent. It still comes out moist, and delicious. Try it out 🙂

      Reply
      • angela says

        December 10, 2016 at 3:14 am

        5 stars
        Hi Rosie,
        I love your channel. I am make your 7up pound cake and the and the lemon pound cake for Christmas, wanted to know the all purpose flour are you using bleached or unbleached all purpose. and do I sift flour then measure OR measure then sift the four. thank you so much.

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          December 10, 2016 at 11:29 am

          I used unbleached flour. Make sure to sift the dry ingredients.

          Reply
          • angela says

            December 11, 2016 at 1:37 pm

            thank you. I will make both this weekend.
            Happy Holidays!

      • Stephanie Chism says

        November 14, 2020 at 6:26 am

        5 stars
        Hey Rosie I bought the book man oh man I love it anyways my question is how do you make a glaze for this lemon pound cake?????

        Reply
    • Trish says

      March 28, 2014 at 6:02 pm

      Thanks Rosie, I’m going to try it this weekend. I always enjoy your recipes:)

      Reply
      • Trish says

        March 30, 2014 at 1:06 pm

        Rosie, how many sticks of butter should I use to equal 1 pound? In the video I couldn’t tell how many sticks of butter you had in the bowl. Thanks

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          March 30, 2014 at 1:09 pm

          Hi Trish! Four stick of butter should do it.

          Reply
    • Pat says

      June 6, 2019 at 5:09 am

      5 stars
      Yes, this recipe is AWESOME, No Baking Powder, but rise well and is super moist light and tasty. One of my Fave! Thanks for sharing. This is rated 5 Stars!

      Reply
    • Dana says

      May 12, 2020 at 5:21 pm

      The eggs are the leavening agent in this cake. I made it today and it is marvelous

      Reply
  2. Theola says

    April 24, 2014 at 8:44 am

    I would like to know if I could use cake flour

    Reply
  3. Theola says

    April 24, 2014 at 8:45 am

    I want to know if I could use cake flour instead of plain flour for your lemon pound cake

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 26, 2014 at 10:04 am

      Yes you can use cake flour.

      Reply
  4. indira says

    October 8, 2014 at 4:34 am

    Hi Rosie…i tried your recipe last night!! It was wonderfful!! I brought it to the office this morning and it barely lasted a day!! I did add lemon juice and icing sugar on the cake. Makes it even more lemony. Txxx alot for the recipe. Will definitely use it again soon :-))

    Reply
  5. Brittany says

    November 24, 2014 at 10:09 am

    Did you sift the flour before using?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 24, 2014 at 10:23 am

      Feel free to sift the flour Brittany 🙂

      Reply
  6. Autumn says

    December 4, 2014 at 10:25 am

    Thank you so much for sharing your recipes with us. It is greatly appreciated.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 7, 2014 at 2:44 pm

      Thank you for coming by Autumn!

      Reply
  7. Keith says

    December 24, 2014 at 6:44 pm

    Hi Rosie,
    I’m gonna make this cake tonight for Christmas…I’ll let you know how it turns out.

    Reply
  8. CeeCee says

    January 4, 2015 at 8:02 am

    Rosie, Rosie, Rosie you are truly amazing!!!!! Woke up 5:30 this morning to make this, and OMGEEEEEE!!!! Dang Girrrllllll, THIS IS THE BEST EVER LEMON POUND CAKE. Thank you so much for this awesome recipe, I want to eat the whole thing. I took a big chunk upstairs to my neighbor, she said “THE BEST”! I have tried several of your recipes, and all have been perfect. You are officially my neighbor/friend in my head. May God continue to bless you, and I look forward to more of your amazing recipes.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      January 5, 2015 at 9:00 pm

      I’m glad that you liked it!

      Reply
  9. Oni says

    February 3, 2015 at 12:44 pm

    Hi Rosie.
    Do you use instant or cook& serve pudding mix?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      February 8, 2015 at 7:50 pm

      I used instant.

      Reply
  10. Donna says

    April 23, 2015 at 11:45 am

    If you don’t use lemon zest does it take away from the recipe??

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 26, 2015 at 1:04 pm

      The lemon zest adds a lot of flavor, so yes 🙂

      Reply
  11. Shelia says

    April 26, 2015 at 3:55 pm

    Hi Rosie,

    Is there anything I can substitute for the lemon zest? For instance, how about lemon extract and how much? Thanks

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 27, 2015 at 9:17 am

      Hi Sheila, you can certainly experiment with different ingredients. Is there a reason why you choose not to use lemon zest?

      Reply
      • Shelia says

        December 15, 2015 at 9:54 am

        I don’t know how to do the lemon zest so I prefer to just use lemon flavor. How much should I use? Thanks

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          December 15, 2015 at 4:26 pm

          For best results, I’d stick to the recipe.

          Reply
  12. Shirley says

    August 19, 2015 at 7:57 pm

    I made this tonight. Delicious as usual. Thanks for the recipe.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      August 20, 2015 at 10:39 pm

      Thanks for giving it a try!

      Reply
  13. QueeNee says

    September 28, 2015 at 11:25 am

    Once again…I have another recipe to add to my recipe box. Excellent recipe!! Three days later and it taste even better!! Thanks Rosie!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      September 30, 2015 at 12:22 am

      Thanks for giving it a try!

      Reply
  14. Linda says

    October 15, 2015 at 12:54 pm

    Saw this recipe, will try tonight for a potluck tomorrow.
    Do you have a website to join?
    Would love to receive future recipes.
    Thank You

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      October 16, 2015 at 10:28 am

      Thanks for coming by Linda!

      Reply
  15. Elaine says

    November 15, 2015 at 5:56 pm

    Hi Rosie I notice in the bowel it look like 8oz cream cheese and one stick of butter am I’m correct?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 15, 2015 at 7:20 pm

      Yes I used cream cheese and butter.

      Reply
  16. mel says

    November 16, 2015 at 8:10 pm

    I just want to say from one to another you can cook your butt off girl great recipes

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 17, 2015 at 3:17 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  17. mel says

    November 19, 2015 at 2:34 pm

    Can i use swans cake flour instead of (apf)?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 23, 2015 at 5:47 pm

      sure

      Reply
    • Gail says

      May 25, 2023 at 4:48 am

      5 stars
      Hi Rosie, how long do you usually cream your butter, sugar and cream cheese.

      Reply
      • Rosie says

        May 26, 2023 at 2:15 pm

        Hi Gail, I just mix until everything is well incorporated. I don’t have a specific timeframe 🙂

        Reply
  18. Denise says

    November 23, 2015 at 12:42 pm

    Hi, Rosie I absolutely love everything you have made and shared with us. I’m making so many of your recipes for Thanksgiving. You are so talented and I’m so grateful you have shared with us!!!! Thank you so much!! I’m excited to see what’s next!! I check in every Sunday and Wednesday!!! Again thank you and you are AWESOME!!!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 23, 2015 at 4:43 pm

      Thank YOU! I appreciate it!

      Reply
  19. Kimberly says

    November 25, 2015 at 2:11 pm

    Hi Rosie,

    I follow you on Instagram and YouTube. I just subsribed for more recipes. My mom and I are making The Best Ever Homemade Lemon Pound Cake and your Turkey Wing Recipe for Thanksgiving. My sister is making your Sweet Potato Pie recipe. We are making the pies and cake tonight (Wednesday before Thanksgiving). I know everything will be delicious. I will post pictures on Instagram and give you credit on Instagram. My mom just had me print your banana pudding recipe. She wants to make one for the church Christmas dinner next month. We love your recipes!!!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 25, 2015 at 2:25 pm

      Hi Kim!!!! You don’t have to give me credit, but I’d love to see the pics – so tag me hunny! I hope you all have a lovely holiday! XOXO

      Reply
  20. debbie says

    December 7, 2015 at 2:16 pm

    i love to cook, but ,you make baking/ cooking so easy ! thanks

    Reply
  21. Leslie says

    October 10, 2016 at 2:21 pm

    5 stars
    Girl, you were right. My mom said this was the best cake I ever made, lol. Thanks for the recipe, it came out perfectly!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      October 10, 2016 at 5:56 pm

      Glad that you liked it!

      Reply
  22. Stacia says

    December 18, 2016 at 1:33 pm

    Hi Rosie, do you have a recipe for just an Old Fashion Style Pound Cake? For some reason or another I am craving one and thought of you 1st before I start to surf the internet. If not, I will have to try this Lemon Pound Cake. Thanks in advance.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 18, 2016 at 2:55 pm

      Hi Stacia! Try my cream cheese pound cake . XOXO

      Reply
  23. Cassandra says

    December 22, 2016 at 12:29 am

    Hi Rosie, you are absolutely fabulous! I am a soul food connoisseur and just love your recipes and style. I certainly hope that you are offered a cooking channel contract along with a book deal! I have baked the lemon pound cake twice. The first time it rose nicely like your picture but had streaks at the bottom of the cake that were not completely done. The second time I adjusted the racks in the oven moving the cake closer to the fire and increased the temperature. The cake was more dense, less fluffy and did not rise like the first one. All of my ingredients were new and fresh both times. Please help: I need to bake two of them for Christmas 2016. Thanks in advance!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 22, 2016 at 8:24 pm

      Hi Cassandra! Thanks so much. It sounds like the cake wasn’t cooked long enough. That’s my best guest.

      Reply
      • Cassandra says

        December 22, 2016 at 11:30 pm

        Ok, I am going to cook it again in a different oven. I will let you know how it comes out. Have a merry Christmas!

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          December 23, 2016 at 12:34 am

          Happy holidays to you! XOXO

          Reply
  24. Lisa P. says

    January 22, 2017 at 7:38 pm

    Hi Rosie, I followed your recipe to a T. My cake has been in the oven two hours now and the middle is still not coming out clean when I test it with a toothpick. Do you know what I could have done wrong?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      January 22, 2017 at 8:37 pm

      Sounds like your oven may be running cool. Is it an older one?

      Reply
  25. Miss V says

    March 9, 2017 at 12:39 am

    Rosie what is lemon zest? Is it on cake aile of grocery store? Please help I want make this cake for Sunday dinner. Also I don’t have a mixer can I use whisk? Or should I just try buy cheap mixer for cake. Cake looks deilious. It looks like kind my grand mom use make for Sunday dinners, church events and when Paster come eat. She was mother church. She gave me receipe but I forgot it because been some years since she died. I was so happy to find your recipe because it is identical to grandmother recipe. Thanks to you Rosie I get compliment that I Cook just like my grandmother.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 9, 2017 at 5:23 pm

      Lemon zest is grated lemon peel.

      Reply
  26. Chandra Crathin says

    May 7, 2017 at 7:27 am

    Rosie do you have to prepare the pudding or add it dry?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      May 13, 2017 at 8:07 am

      No, on’t prepare it. Just sprinkle it in 🙂

      Reply
  27. Grace says

    June 19, 2017 at 4:27 am

    Hi Rosie,

    I was searching around on your site for a lemon pound cake, found it, yay! Just wanted to ask if the lemon pudding is omitted will that change the taste/texture of the cake? Could I add more zest in place of it? Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 19, 2017 at 4:31 pm

      The lemon pudding adds a nice amount of lemon flavor, and moisture to the cake. I wouldn’t omit it 🙂

      Reply
  28. Grace says

    June 19, 2017 at 6:31 pm

    Ok thanks!

    Reply
  29. Veronica says

    June 28, 2017 at 1:42 am

    Hi Rosie I have couple of questions? When you butter the cake pan did use Crisco butter .I saw crisco can in video. Also how much flour do I use to butter and flour cake pan? Next video can you show how you butter and flour pan ? Do use Philadelphia cream cheese or store brand. What brand of butter should I use or does it matter? Thanks for answering my questions I am making cake for Sunday dinner want it to be perfect.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 28, 2017 at 7:36 pm

      All the ingredients used are listed :-).Also, you can use whatever brands that you’d like to use. 😉

      Reply
  30. Veronica says

    June 28, 2017 at 1:49 am

    Hi Rosie. This made be dump question but what brand of instant pudding mix are you using? Is it jello or can I use store brand?D

    Reply
  31. Kim says

    October 30, 2017 at 2:56 pm

    5 stars
    Hi, I wanted a lemon cake for my birthday tomorrow & I found your recipe. The cake is made & cooling off as I type. I will let you I’m sure it’s delicious!

    Reply
  32. Sheila says

    November 23, 2017 at 6:14 am

    5 stars
    I made this cake last night and it came out perfect- dense and moist with just the right amount of lemon flavor. My husband couldn’t stop eating it. Thank you for sharing this recipe Rosie. You’re the best at what you do!!!!

    Reply
  33. Brandy Burrell says

    November 24, 2017 at 8:53 am

    5 stars
    Hi Rosie, i’ve made your candied yams with the stove top sauce for the first time yesterday for Thanksgiving and i must say “THEY WERE DA BOMB” lol i will be using ur recipe for now on. And watching you make this scrumptous cake..did you really not use any milk?..AMAZING!!!

    Reply
  34. Candace says

    September 3, 2018 at 5:02 am

    5 stars
    Hi Rosie
    This pound cake is amazing!!!!! I made it yesterday and it’s only 2 pieces left, I love all your recipes.
    Thank you for making cooking fun and easy on to the next one.

    Reply
  35. Guam says

    September 12, 2018 at 11:53 pm

    5 stars
    Oh My God! I baked the cake tonight and just cut it. The cake is everything I expected plus. Thank you. I am going to cook another one of your recipes tomorrow. Happy Happy Happy

    Reply
  36. Megan C says

    September 16, 2018 at 4:33 am

    5 stars
    Hi, Rosie – I just stumbled across your recipe and the comments look very favorable.
    One question — instead of a Bundt pan, can I use two loaf pans?

    Thanks for letting me know.

    Megan

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      September 17, 2018 at 10:59 am

      Hi Megan. How big are the loaf pans.

      Reply
  37. Theresa says

    November 24, 2019 at 3:16 pm

    Rosie I love lemon cake I make it with the lemon box cake mix but I am going to do ur recipe I will let u know how it turn out.

    Reply
  38. Theresa says

    November 26, 2019 at 5:10 am

    Rosie am going to make the lemon cake today I will let u know how it turns out.

    Reply
  39. Tiah says

    November 23, 2020 at 2:13 pm

    5 stars
    Hi Rosie I made this cake for my husbands birthday as pound cake is his favorite! Honey he tore that cake up!! So I have to make another for Thanksgiving. Can you give me suggestions to turn this into just a regular pound cake without the lemon flavor? I’m not a baker at all but since I made this he thinks I’m a baker now.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 23, 2020 at 2:57 pm

      Hi Hunny! Try my cream cheese pound cake!

      Reply
  40. Lolita Hill says

    December 12, 2021 at 7:45 pm

    5 stars
    Omg this cake is absolutely delicious and so easy to make. I made a lemon cream cheese glaze to go along with it…Bon Appétit. Thank you for sharing your recipes.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 13, 2021 at 7:23 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply
  41. Yumika says

    July 9, 2022 at 4:36 pm

    Thank you Rosie. This recipe is on point and the cake is absolutely delicious!!!

    Reply
  42. Jackie Jackson says

    October 17, 2023 at 5:53 pm

    Girl your recipes are lit.when I read them I can taste them,keep them coming please, I need them for the holiday’s

    Reply
  43. Linda says

    November 18, 2023 at 2:00 pm

    I love your recipes and interested in getting a copy

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 19, 2023 at 9:23 am

      Hi Linda. You can print the recipes. XOXO

      Reply
  44. Sybil says

    March 2, 2024 at 9:49 am

    I just put in oven. Very thick batter. We will see!!

    Reply
  45. Sybil says

    March 3, 2024 at 11:57 am

    5 stars
    I made the lemon pound cake. It is DELICIOUS !

    Reply
  46. Lela says

    March 15, 2024 at 12:44 pm

    Hi Rosie, I plan tomato this cake tomorrow what if any effects if I use unsalted butter? Thanks

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 22, 2024 at 8:29 am

      Both work. It just depends on your preference.

      Reply
  47. Teresa says

    April 21, 2024 at 1:39 pm

    I made this cake. And it feel in the middle and was very gooey. Is that normal.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 22, 2024 at 10:35 am

      Hi Teresa! No that’s not normal. It sounds like the cake wasn’t cooked long enough.

      Reply
  48. Helene says

    May 7, 2024 at 11:39 pm

    Tested, tasted, telling-YUMMEE❣️

    Reply
  49. Andrea says

    June 3, 2024 at 7:21 am

    Good morning!

    How well does your lemon pound cake freeze?

    Andrea

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      June 4, 2024 at 6:15 pm

      Hi Andrea. This cake freezes well!

      Reply
  50. Shawn Williams says

    February 23, 2025 at 9:32 am

    5 stars
    Best cake I’ve ever made! I have been following my cousin 🙂 for a few months now, and I have thoroughly enjoyed trying her recipes. My grandchildren recently asked me, where do you get all these ideas from? I replied, my cousin! They asked if they had ever met her, I told them that every time they try something different, they have indeed met my cousin. They were left dumbfounded, but I want to thank you for all of the wonderful recipes.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 8, 2025 at 9:59 am

      I love this comment so much! Hey Cousin Shawn!! XOXO

      Reply

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