Mama's Sour Cream & Lemon Pound Cake

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This is one of my favorite cakes. (I have 5 I really love.) I request it for my birthday more often than not.  It is my mother's own tweaked pound cake recipe.  It is super moist and absolutely knock-your-socks off good.  I had to beg her to use it here.  If you are from the South you know how "secret" family recipes are, so feel privileged.  If Mama didn't love me so much I don't think she would have let me do this for y'all!  I hope you enjoy every crumb as much as I do!


Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.
Ingredients:
2 1/4 c. Flour
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Baking Soda
1 tsp. Baking Powder
2 c. Sugar
1 c. Butter Softened
10 oz. Sour Cream (approx 1c. & 2T.)
Juice From One Large Lemon
2 tsp. Vanilla
3 eggs

It's a one bowl process.  Mix the first 4 ingredients together and then add all the others with and electric mixer until combined.  Once it is combined, stop mixing because if you over mix it will cause a cake with tunnels.  Grease and flour a tube or bundt pan (or spray it with Baker's Joy).
Bake for 1 hour.  Enjoy!
You can make a simple glaze from 1 c. of Powdered Sugar and 2-3 T. of Fresh Lemon Juice and add it if you like.  However,  I usually prefer it just as it is when it comes out of the oven.

Happy baking!

Comments

  1. UnknownFebruary 17, 2014 at 10:38 AM

    You are absolutely correct.... you mom's cake is wonderful.... maybe she will let you post her mac not cheese recipe or her hummingbird cake recipe.....

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    1. CharlieFebruary 17, 2014 at 11:44 AM

      I am the one with the Humming Bird Cake Recipe Aunt Talu. Grandmother says mine tastes just like her mother's recipe. (Best compliment ever!) :o) You are right about Mom's Mac & Cheese. It can't be beat. I have taught a lot of ppl to make it, but it's easier to show how it's done, than write out the directions. It's not something you can just provide ingredients for.

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    2. UnknownFebruary 17, 2014 at 8:25 PM

      That's true.... she makes a cheese roux..... mine does not taste like hers but I am getting close.

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    3. CharlieFebruary 18, 2014 at 12:22 PM

      It's so good!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 17, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    Wow, this looks delicious. I love anything lemon-y. I'll have to give it a try!

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  3. MariaFebruary 20, 2014 at 9:46 PM

    Hi Charlie thanks for stopping by my party! This Pound /cake sounds great I have so many pound cake recipes and they are all good. I love pound Cake, there are so many ways to make it ! Good luck in winning my Giveaway Make sure you follow all the steps thanks Maria

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2014 at 12:05 PM

    Hey Charlie, I MUST try this one! I love pound cake and this looks YUMMY. Stopping by from Inspired Weekends. Carrie, amothersshadow.com

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    1. CharlieFebruary 22, 2014 at 12:43 PM

      Thanks Carrie! I hope you love it as much as I do! :o)

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  5. Alison AgnewFebruary 22, 2014 at 3:16 PM

    Mmm. This looks mouth watering! And perfect for Easter brunch! Thank you for sharing at Fridays Unfolded!

    Alison
    Nancherrow

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    1. CharlieFebruary 22, 2014 at 3:54 PM

      Thanks Alison! :o) I think it's about perfect any time and Easter brunch with strawberries and fresh whipped cream sounds about perfect! So good!

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  6. UnknownFebruary 24, 2014 at 6:22 PM

    This sounds like the recipe my grandma used to make! Saving to make and try it out. I loved this cake and so look forward to having it again!

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    1. CharlieFebruary 25, 2014 at 8:13 AM

      Tell me how it turns out and if it reminds you of your grandmother. I love it. So, I think you will too! :o)

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    2. UnknownMay 21, 2014 at 11:03 PM

      Turned out well and yes brought back great memories :)

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    3. CharlieMay 22, 2014 at 9:15 PM

      Yea! That is wonderful! :o)

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  7. AGFebruary 25, 2014 at 4:55 AM

    This looks like a proper Southern poundcake! :) Thanks for sharing it with us at Tasty Tuesdays; I'm featuring you today, lady!

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  8. mouFebruary 25, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    Your mama's recipe is so good ! Pinned it and featured it at Tasty Tuesday today. Thank you so much for sharing it with us. Can't wait to see what to get to the party next week. Have a great day.

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    1. CharlieFebruary 25, 2014 at 11:33 AM

      I am thrilled that you have already made it Tanusree! :o) It makes me happy to share it with you! Thank you for the feature!

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  9. TheresaFebruary 26, 2014 at 4:22 PM

    Oh Yum! Love a good pound cake. Thanks for sharing at the party! Theresa @DearCreatives

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    1. CharlieFebruary 27, 2014 at 7:53 PM

      Thanks for hosting and stopping by, Theresa! :o)

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  10. Our Pinteresting FamilyMarch 7, 2014 at 7:24 AM

    This looks delicious! I'm glad I found your blog through the Tickled Pink link party. :)

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  11. bj March 7, 2014 at 11:19 AM

    O, this is just the cake I am making for my Bunco ladies on Monday. I will take photos and link back to your recipe.
    Thanks...
    here from 504 Main

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  12. Ivy, Phyllis and Me!March 20, 2014 at 5:54 AM

    Good Morning Charlie, I live in England and I have never had the pleasure of eating or baking a Pound Cake. So what a wonderful way to begin my experience, by being treated to your mother's recipe..... I feel privileged that she has shared the recipe. I often bake a cake for the weekend, so your Pound Cake is the one I am going to bake on Saturday.
    Thank you so much for the recipe. I have enjoyed my visit and so I have become a new follower with Google +
    Best Wishes to you.
    Daphne

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    1. CharlieMarch 20, 2014 at 8:33 PM

      How exciting! I love trying something new and I am excited that my recipe will be a new pleasure for you. It's amazing with strawberries and fresh whipped cream! Let me know how you love our Southern treat!

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  13. AnneMay 20, 2014 at 1:03 AM

    I love pound cake, and think lemon pound cake is the greatest! I can't wait to try this new recipe! I'm glad I found your post through the Take a Look Tuesday Link party

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    1. CharlieMay 21, 2014 at 4:39 PM

      Thanks for stopping by Anne! I hope you love it!

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  14. LindaMay 24, 2014 at 12:03 PM

    over from Inspire me Tuesday. Love sour cream pound cake. Adding lemon…even more perfection. Happy Memorial Day.

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    1. CharlieMay 27, 2014 at 8:39 PM

      Thanks Linda. It is wonderful, Mama does it right. I hope you had a wonderful Memorial Day too! :o)

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  15. Joann @EuchreFunMay 24, 2014 at 12:49 PM

    This looks like something my Mom used to make too - simple but delicious!! Thanks for sharing at Wake Up Wednesday Linky :-)

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    1. CharlieMay 27, 2014 at 8:40 PM

      Thanks for stopping by Joann! I hope you give it a try, it's so good.

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