Description
Indulge in the bright, tangy flavors of this delightful lemon loaf. With a moist crumb and a zesty glaze, it’s the perfect treat for lemon lovers.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a loaf pan.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: Beat butter and sugar until fluffy, then add eggs, lemon zest, juice, and vanilla.
- Add Wet and Dry Ingredients: Alternate mixing in the dry ingredients and milk until just combined.
- Bake: Pour batter into the pan and bake for 50–55 minutes.
- Prepare Glaze: Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice for the glaze.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the cooled loaf with glaze and let it set before slicing.
Notes
- Enhance lemon flavor by brushing warm loaf with extra lemon juice before glazing.
- Loaf freezes well; wrap tightly and store for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg