Description
This recipe yields a moist, tender lemon loaf bursting with fresh citrus flavor, topped with a sweet and tangy glaze that soaks into the cake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Glaze: 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- For the Glaze: 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a small bowl, mix the milk, 1/4 cup lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk mixture, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined; do not overmix.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 15 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
- While the loaf cools, prepare the glaze: Whisk together the powdered sugar and 3 tablespoons of lemon juice until smooth. Add more powdered sugar or juice as needed to reach a thick but pourable consistency.
- Once the loaf is completely cool, pour the glaze evenly over the top, allowing it to drip down the sides. Let the glaze set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra moisture, you can poke holes over the top of the warm loaf with a skewer before applying the glaze.
- Use fresh lemons for the best zest and juice flavor.
- This loaf keeps well covered at room temperature for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 55 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.3g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg