Description
This delicious lemon loaf cake is light, fluffy, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. Perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (optional for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla, lemon juice, and zest.
- Gradually fold in dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let cool before glazing if desired.
Notes
- This cake can be glazed with a lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice for extra flavor.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg