Lemon Hemp Seed Pound Cake Recipe
Toasted Hemp Seeds, Lemon Icing
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Ingredients
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Cake Ingredients
Lemon Icing Ingredients
Method
Cake Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large bowl, beat together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Add Eggs and Flavorings
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then stir in the vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- 5
- 6
Fold in Hemp Seeds
Gently fold in the toasted hemp seeds until evenly distributed.
- 7
Bake the Cake
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cake
Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Icing Preparation
- 9
Make the Icing
In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
- 10
Glaze the Cake
Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the lemon icing over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides.
- 11
