Description
A bright and simple lemon loaf that lifts your mood and is perfect for sharing with family.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- For the glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Whisk the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and granulated sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each, then stir in the lemon zest and vanilla.
- Add the dry mix and buttermilk and lemon juice in turns, starting and ending with dry mix, and mix until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until a toothpick in the center comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then move it to a wire rack to cool fully.
- Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze and drizzle it over the cooled loaf.
Notes
For a healthier version, consider using half whole wheat flour and cutting the sugar by 25 percent. Ensure the loaf cools completely before glazing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: lemon, loaf, cake, dessert, baking