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Sunshine Zest: Bake a Classic Italian Lemon Pound Cake

Discover the definitive classic Italian lemon pound cake recipe, delivering a perfectly moist crumb bursting with fresh lemon essence and crowned with a delicate, tangy glaze.

Key Ingredients

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon baking powder

• ½ teaspoon salt

• 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened

• 2 cups granulated sugar

• 4 large eggs, at room temperature

• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest (from 2-3 lemons)

• ½ cup fresh lemon juice (from 2-3 lemons)

• ½ cup whole milk, at room temperature

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