Lemon Buttermilk Pound Cake

INGREDIENTS

3 cups

all purpose flour, spooned into measuring cup and leveled-off with a knife, plus more for the pan

1/2 tsp

baking soda

1/2 tsp

salt

2 sticks

unsalted butter, softened

2 1/4 cups

granulated sugar

large eggs

1 cup

buttermilk (low fat is fine)

2 tbsp

grated lemon zest, packed (note: you'll need 4-5 large lemons for the entire recipe)

2 tbsp

fresh lemon juice

1/3 cup

water

1/3 cup

granulated sugar

2 tbsp

fresh lemon juice

1 cup

confectioners' sugar

2 tbsp

fresh lemon juice

1/2 tsp

lemon zest, packed

1 tsp

unsalted butter, melted