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If you love classic lemon pound cake but want a lighter sweetener option, this Lemon Pound Cake with Equal is your perfect match. Sweet, tangy, and tender, it delivers the same buttery richness of traditional pound cake but with reduced sugar, making it ideal for anyone watching their sugar intake—without sacrificing flavor.
Whether it’s for afternoon tea, brunch, or a special dessert, this cake impresses with bright lemon aroma, moist crumb, and easy preparation.
Why You’ll Love This Lemon Pound Cake
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Sweetened with Equal for a lower-calorie option
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Moist and buttery with a tender crumb
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Bright lemon flavor from juice and zest
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Perfect for Bundt pans, loaf pans, or sheet cakes
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Easy for home bakers of all levels
Ingredients
Cake
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1½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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¼ tsp salt
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup Equal granulated sweetener (or equivalent to 1 cup sugar)
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3 large eggs, room temperature
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½ cup milk (or low-fat milk)
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2 tbsp lemon juice (fresh)
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1 tsp lemon zest
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Lemon Glaze (Optional)
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¼ cup Equal powdered sweetener
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1–2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
How to Make Lemon Pound Cake with Equal
1. Prep Pan & Oven
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or a 10-cup Bundt pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Butter & Equal
In a large bowl, cream butter and Equal granulated sweetener until light and fluffy (about 3–4 minutes).
4. Add Eggs & Flavorings
Beat in eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
5. Combine Wet & Dry
Alternate adding flour mixture and milk, starting and ending with flour. Mix gently until combined.
6. Bake the Cake
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake 50–60 minutes (loaf) or 70–80 minutes (Bundt), until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
7. Cool & Glaze
Cool in pan 10–15 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. For glaze, whisk Equal powdered sweetener with lemon juice and drizzle over cooled cake.
Expert Tips for Perfect Lemon Pound Cake
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Use room-temperature ingredients for smooth batter.
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Do not overmix after adding flour—prevents tough texture.
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Tent with foil if top browns too fast.
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For extra lemon flavor, add 1 tsp lemon extract.
Serving Ideas
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Slice and serve with fresh berries or whipped cream
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Great for afternoon tea, brunch, or light dessert
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Toast slices lightly and serve with butter or lemon curd
Storage
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Room temperature: 3–4 days, covered
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Refrigerator: Up to 7 days
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Freezer: Wrap tightly; freeze slices or whole cake up to 3 months
Variations
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Lemon Poppy Seed Pound Cake: Add 1–2 tbsp poppy seeds to batter
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Lemon Glaze with Yogurt: Substitute milk with plain yogurt for tangier cake
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Mini Bundt Cakes: Reduce baking time to 25–30 minutes
FAQs
Can I replace Equal with another sugar substitute?
Yes—Splenda, Stevia blends, or Monk fruit sweeteners work in a 1:1 ratio.
Can I use all-purpose flour or cake flour?
All-purpose flour works best for a classic crumb; cake flour makes it slightly lighter.
Is this suitable for diabetic diets?
Using Equal makes it lower in sugar, but consult with a doctor for strict dietary plans.
Final Thoughts
This Lemon Pound Cake with Equal is zesty, buttery, and perfectly sweet, proving that lower-calorie desserts can be just as delicious as the traditional versions. It’s ideal for everyday baking, gifting, or special occasions, and pairs beautifully with tea, coffee, or fresh fruit.
45% calorie reduction from traditional recipe.
- 2 1/2 cups reduced fat baking mix (Bisquick)
- 2 cups Equal® Spoonful*
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 4 teaspoons grated lemon peel
- 1 cup light lemon flavored yogurt
- 6 tablespoons stick butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons 2% milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Combine baking mix, Equal®, cornstarch and lemon peel.





