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Lemon Poundcake Squares

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Lemon is one of my favorite flavors. Whether it’s a candy or a cocktail, it’s my go-to.

Lemon Poundcake Squares

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With my sister’s boyfriend out of town for the weekend, we decided to indulge in meals that aren’t Tom-friendly. The key player: lemon. After a delicious lemon, goat cheese, and asparagus pasta, we had some lemons left over. I decided to take it upon myself to use them up in dessert form (something I can proudly say even the lemon-intolerant Frenchman took a bite of).

Lemon Poundcake Squares

These lemon poundcake squares are the perfect buttery-yet-light sweet. They taste a bit like the Starbucks lemon poundcake I often resort to and are a fresh-tasting reminder of all of the summery citrusy flavors that will be coming my way.

Lemon Poundcake Squares

Recipe Courtesy of Marzipan via Pinterest

Lemon Poundcake Squares

*For the glaze, I only used about 3/4 cup of powdered sugar and about 1 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice, eyeballing it. I did this in order to conserve powdered sugar, but next time I’ll use more to enhance the sour flavor – I think lemon desserts should be a bit more sour than sweet!

Lemon Poundcake Squares Glaze   Lemon Poundcake Squares

Sweet and Sour

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Lemon has always been my go-to flavor. Whether it’s candy, sorbet, or a fresh scent, I find lemon to satisfy any craving.

One of my favorite dishes growing up was my mom’s Chicken Francese which she always accompanied with rice and green beans. Since I’m at college and trying to avoid those sophomore pounds, I found a “skinnier” version of her chicken and switched out her typical white rice for brown. The blanched green beans I topped with sauteed shallots in olive oil. It was the perfect meal, with the sour lemon and the sweet shallots complimenting each other.

It always surprises me when I can recreate my gourmet mother’s cooking styles, and little by little, I’m walking away from following recipes word-for-word to adding by taste and estimation. My sister and mom would be proud.

Recipe via Pinterest courtesy of Skinny Taste