Description
A delightful and refreshing lemon loaf that brightens your day with its zesty flavor.
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk and lemon juice. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.
Notes
- This recipe serves 8.
- For a lighter version, substitute half of the butter with unsweetened applesauce.
- You can also add poppy seeds to the batter for a delightful crunch.
- For an extra burst of flavor, consider adding a teaspoon of lemon extract to the batter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg