Indulge in Nostalgia: The Famous Ritz Carlton Hotel 1920’s Tea Room Lemon Pound Cake

lemon pound cake was a highlight of their afternoon teas, enjoyed by the elite of the era.

Recipe for The Ritz Carlton Hotel’s 1920’s Tea Room Lemon Pound Cake:

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon lemon zest
• ½ cup whole milk

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this dry mixture aside.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in the lemon juice and lemon zest.
5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, alternating with the whole milk, beginning and ending with the dry mixture. Mix until just combined.
6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
7. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
8. Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then
   

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