Pound Cake

Name: Pound Cake
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce; 1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt

9 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce
1-1/4 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1

In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the applesauce, vanilla and lemon zest. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture just until blended.
2

Transfer to an 8x4-in. loaf pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.