The Ultimate Lemon Cake (Best Lemon Pound Cake Recipe)

INGREDIENTS

3 sticks

unsalted butter, room temperature

1 8 ounce package

of cream cheese, room temperature

1 tsp

salt

2 1/2 cups

granulated sugar

1 3.4 ounce package

lemon instant pudding

large eggs, room temperature

3 cups

sifted cake flour

3 1/2 tsp

fresh lemon zest

1 1/3 cups

powdered sugar, sifted

3 tbsp

fresh lemon juice

Optional: lemon zest for garnish