Lemon Loaf Cake: Brighten Your Day with Zesty Flavor
This Lemon Loaf Cake brings joy with its bright citrus flavor, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- Loaf pan
- mixing bowl
- Hand mixer
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter softened
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- 2 tablespoon lemon zest fresh
- ¼ cup lemon juice fresh
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
Step‑by‑Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease and flour a loaf pan.
- Cream together softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Mix in milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest until combined.
- Combine all-purpose flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, checking doneness with a toothpick.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice until thick and pourable.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and serve.
Notes
For the best flavor, use fresh lemons and avoid overmixing to keep the cake light and fluffy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg
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