Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- Candied lemons for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a Bundt or tube pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually add sugar, mixing until light.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to the wet mixture until just combined. Stir in lemon zest, juice, and vanilla extract.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 70-80 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool before removing from the pan.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 95mg