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lemon almond pound cake

 This rich and tender lemony almond flavored pound cake uses at least two of the Meyer lemons from my fully loaded potted Meyer lemon tree.  I can't think of a better use of my lemons.  My side yard neighbor has a huge lemon tree covered with lemons all year round, I see it from my kitchen window -which is very nice. I asked him what he does with all his lemons and he told me that each year he donates bags of lemons to a crab feed.  I noticed that he also leaves bags of lemons in front of his house for neighbors. I'm sharing this lemon almond pound cake recipe because it's just so good baked with the sliced almonds on top and lemony glaze, not bad looking either. 1&1/2 cups all-purpose flour 4 large eggs, room temperature 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup, plus 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, plus 1/4 cup -for the glaze 2 tablespoons grated lemon zest, plus 3 tablespoons lemon juice, divided-for the glaze 1 cup almond flour 1&1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon s