Roxy15 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 California Lemon Pound Cake Recipe: 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup shortening 3 cups sugar 5 eggs 1 tablespoon grated lemon peel 1 tablespoon lemon extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup milk FROSTING: 1/4 cup butter, softened 1-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated lemon peel Directions: In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening and sugar until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in lemon peel and extract. Combine the flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture alternately with milk. Beat just until combined. Pour into a greased 10-in. fluted tube pan. Bake at 350° for 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely. In a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients; beat until smooth. Spread over top of cake. Quote Link to comment
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