Description
This Sourdough Discard Lemon Pound Cake is a delightful treat, blending the tanginess of lemons with the unique flavor of sourdough. Easy to prepare, it’s perfect for gatherings or a comforting dessert at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sourdough starter discard, unfed
- 3/4 cup plain full-fat Greek yogurt, room temperature
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a mixing bowl, combine granulated sugar and lemon zest, mixing until fragrant.
- Add softened butter and beat until creamy.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract and fresh lemon juice.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with the sourdough starter and Greek yogurt, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for about 70 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Once done, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
For a richer flavor, let the butter soften at room temperature for a few hours before using.
Make sure your eggs and yogurt are at room temperature for better batter consistency.
Experiment with the amount of lemon juice and zest based on your taste preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg