Basil Sugar Pound Cakes From Thalia Ho

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup (190 grams) all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
• 3/4 cup (1½ sticks/170 grams) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/4 cup (250 grams) granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Zest of 1 large lemon
• 1/3 cup plus 1½ tablespoons (100 milliliters) buttermilk
• 1/2 cup (100 grams) granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup (10 grams) packed basil leaves
• Zest of ½ large lemon