Description
Lemon cake loaf is a soft, moist loaf cake bursting with fresh lemon flavor and topped with a sweet-tangy lemon glaze, perfect for dessert or afternoon tea.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup milk or yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, milk, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool loaf in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice to make glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled loaf before slicing.
Notes
- Do not overmix to keep the loaf tender.
- Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor.
- Store covered at room temperature or refrigerated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American