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Lemon Lover's Pound Cake

1 cup butter, softened
3 cups sugar
6 eggs
5 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups sour cream
ICING:
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons butter, softened

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Lemon Lover's Pound Cake cont.

2-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon peel


In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add
eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in lemon
juice, peel and extract. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add
to the creamed mixture alternately with sour cream. Beat just until
combined. Pour into a greased and floured 10-in. fluted tube pan.
Bake at 350° for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near
the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from
pan to a wire rack to cool completely. For icing, in a small bowl,

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Lemon Lover's Pound Cake

beat the sour cream and butter until smooth. Gradually add
confectioners' sugar. Beat in lemon juice and peel. Drizzle over the
cake. Store in the refrigerator.

Yield: 12 servings.

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