Lemon Pound Cake

Lemon Pound Cake with cream cheese filling couple of slices on white paper.

Lemon Pound Cake

 

Lemon Pound Cake with cream cheese filling is the ultimate dessert for lemon lovers.

Ingredients

Streusel Crumb Topping:

  • 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 Tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • dash of salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter-melted

Lemon Cake Mixture:

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter-softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 2 Tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 Tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream

Cream Cheese Filling:

  • 6 oz. cream cheese-room temperature
  • 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons flour
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla or lemon extract

Glaze:

  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 –2 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

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