GLAZED LEMON TUBE CAKE

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This easy lemon cake recipe is just the dessert to brighten up a gray winter day (or any day). Lemon zest provides a nice zing in every bite. A light glaze gives the tall, golden cake a delicate crust. -John Thompson, Vandalia, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

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Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon extract
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup 2% milk
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
GLAZE:
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
3/4 cup sugar

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour a 10-in. fluted tube pan. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in extracts. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon zest. , Pour into prepared pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 60-70 minutes. Cool in pan for 10 minutes before removing from pan to cool 10 minutes longer. Place waxed paper under rack. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm cake. Cool completely before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350 calories, Fat 13g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 78mg cholesterol, Sodium 251mg sodium, Carbohydrate 54g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.