Ritz Carlton lemon pound cake recipe is a light and fluffy recipe that will have you soaking up the delicious lemon flavor with every bite.
It’s also a perfect option for springtime dessert cravings. It’s our favorite dessert because it’s so light and fluffy and uses lemon cake mix as the base.
The lemon flavor comes through perfectly. It makes a great anytime cake but is especially nice served warm on hot summer days.
How To Prepare Ritz Carlton Lemon Pound Cake Recipe?
Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 Tbsp baking powder
- 8 Tbsp lemon juice
- 2 lemon, zested
- ¾ tsp salt
- 2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
- ½ cup shortening, room temperature
- 2 cup whole milk
Directions:
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease 2-9×5 inch loaf pans with pan spray.
Step 2: For the icing: In a small bowl, combine egg whites, cream of tartar and salt. Beat on high speed until soft peaks form; add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time while beating on medium-high speed until stiff peaks form; set aside.
Step 3: Combine flour and ¾ cup of sugar in a large bowl.
Step 4: In a separate bowl, beat the eggs, remaining sugar and salt on medium-high speed for about 2 minutes.
Step 5: Add lemon juice, butter and shortening in that order.
Step 6: Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients with a hand mixer and combine. Add ½ cup of milk; gently fold into batter just until incorporated.
Step 7: Divide batter evenly between prepared pans. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Step 8: Let the cake cool for about 10 minutes. Remove from pans, and let cool completely.
Step 9: Make icing by beating egg whites, salt and cream of tartar on medium speed until soft peaks form.
Step 10: Add sugar 1 tablespoon at a time while beating on high-speed until stiff peaks form.
Step 11: Place first loaf of cake on cake plate; spread half of the icing on top. Place remaining loaf of cake on top and cover with rest of icing.
Step 12: Place a generous amount of icing on top and sprinkle with lemon zest.
Step 13: Slice and serve.
Nutritional Value Of Ritz Carlton Lemon Pound Cake Recipe
| Nutrition | Amount |
|---|---|
| Calories | 393 |
| Total Fat | 16 g |
| Saturated Fat | 10 g |
| Cholesterol | 35 mg |
| Sodium | 352 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 49 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 31 g |
| Protein | 3 g |
Why Is My Lemon Pound Cake Dry?
If your cake is dry, you probably overbaked it or cooked it at too high of temperature. The recommended temperature for this pound cake is around 350 degrees or so.
What Makes A Pound Cake Spongy?
If your pound cake is spongy, you did not beat the batter long enough. If your cake is sponging, it means that some of the eggs got pasted when you folded the ingredients to make it.
Can You Freeze The Cake?
You can freeze this delicious pound cake recipe. You can use regular cling wrap or a freezer bag to store them, so they don’t dry out.
You can then thaw them in the refrigerator for at least a few hours before eating. You can leave them on the counter for about 20-30 minutes until you can slice them for dessert
Conclusion
This ritz Carlton lemon pound cake recipe is a delicious way to enjoy dessert without feeling heavy or bloated.
It’s good for a family and the whole family to enjoy at a birthday party or get together.
You can enjoy it with light sprinkles of powdered sugar or become one of the girls and eat it with strawberries and whip cream.
