Lemon Cake

Indulge in the delightful zing of my Meyer Lemon Pound Cake! This refreshing treat is a true masterpiece, with its soft texture and tantalizing lemon flavor. A luscious meringue frosting that will leave you craving for more. Join me in the kitchen as we whip up this citrusy sensation that is sure to brighten up your day!

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Cake Batter

Sift the flour and baking powder together into a bowl; set aside. In a separate bowl using a whisk attachment, beat the eggs, sugar, and salt on high speed until pale and fluffy. Reduce the speed to low. Gently add (or "mix in") the sour cream, melted butter, citrus zests, limoncello, and the sifted flour mixture. Mix just until combined. (Optional: Fold in poppy seeds if using.) Allow the batter to rest in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes; this improves the final texture. While the batter rests, prepare your pan. If using a large non-stick pâté terrine mold with a removable bottom, line it with two layers of greased parchment paper. Otherwise, simply grease your chosen cake pan thoroughly. Fill the prepared pan two-thirds full, leaving adequate room for the cake to rise during baking.

Syrup

In a saucepan, bring the water, juice, and sugar to a boil. Remove from heat and allow the syrup to cool until lukewarm before using.

Frosting

Beat all ingredients together to stiff peaks.

Baking

Preheat a convection oven to 330°F (160°C). Bake the lemon cake for approximately 55 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Let the cake rest in the pan for 10 minutes. Using a bamboo skewer, poke deep holes all over the top of the cake. Slowly pour the lukewarm syrup over the cake in several additions, allowing it to soak in. Let it sit for 20 minutes.
Carefully unmold the cake onto a serving platter that matches its size. Pipe on the frosting for your desired finish. Garnish with lime and lemon zest. Chill the cake to set the frosting. The finished cake can be refrigerated for a few days or frozen for several weeks. Enjoy!