Lemon Apple Pound Cake

A pound cake style batter relies on equal ratios and emulsion. Lemon acidity 'cooks' apple fibers chemically, making them incredibly soft, almost melting into cream during baking.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
🍽️ Servings 8 servings
🔥 Calories 280 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Hungarian

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Bundt pan
  • Grater
  • Whisk

Allergen Information

⚠️ Wheat
⚠️ Egg
⚠️ Milk

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour pan.

Tip: Basic step.
2

Beat eggs with sugar until frothy.

Tip: Stability.
3

Melt butter, mix with lemon juice, zest, and apple.

Tip: Buttery fruit base.
4

Pour into eggs, fold in flour mixed with salt and baking powder.

Tip: Gentle mixing.
5

Bake 40-45 mins. Toothpick test.

Tip: Check color.
6

Cool in pan 10 mins, invert.

Tip: Dust with sugar before serving.

Recipe FAQ

Too sour.
Depends on apple variety. Use sweeter apples (Gala, Fuji) or increase sugar slightly.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Butter
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 large Apple (grated, squeezed)
  • 1 whole Lemon Zest
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
  • 2 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1 pinch Salt