EASY LEMON DELIGHT POUND CAKE

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This is a pretty and wonderfully lemony pound cake with a buttercream frosting. So simple to make but looks elegant when sliced and garnished with fresh berries.

Provided by Candy Ayers

Categories     Cakes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 frozen (10 oz) pound cake, preferrably whole-butter
1 stick (8 t.) butter, softened
4 oz cream cheese, room temperature
4 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
3/4 c powdered sugar

Steps:

  • 1. Remove partially thawed pound cake from its container and slice the cake horizontally to create three layers.
  • 2. With an electirc mixer, combine the butter, cream cheese, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and confectioners' sugar in a large bowl until creamy and well blended.
  • 3. Dip a pastry brush in the lemon juice and shake to sprinkle the cake layers with the remaining 2 T. lemon juice. Spread butter cream mixture on each layer and the top and sides of cake. Reform cake on serving platter.
  • 4. Refrigerate at least 10 to 15 minutes before slicing and serving. Can be made ahead and refrigerated overnight.
  • 5. Garnish with fresh strawberries, if desired.

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