Lemon Loaf Cake That'll Brighten Your Day and Taste Amazing
This Lemon Loaf Cake is a delightful treat that combines refreshing citrus flavor with a moist texture, perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- 9×5-inch loaf pan
- Electric mixer
- Mixing bowls
- Spatula
Ingredients
For the Cake
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cups Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter softened
- 2 large Large eggs
- 0.5 cups Milk
- 0.25 cups Fresh lemon juice
- 1 lemon Lemon zest from 1 lemon
- 1.5 teaspoons Baking powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
For the Glaze
- Powdered sugar use as much as needed for glaze
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9x5-inch loaf pan by greasing it with butter or lining it with parchment paper.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together with an electric mixer until light and fluffy for about 2-3 minutes.
- Mix in the large eggs, milk, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest until well combined and smooth.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt, then gradually fold this into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan and smooth the top, filling it about ¾ full.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar with a splash of lemon juice until smooth.
- Once cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top of the cake and let it set before slicing.
Notes
For best results, use fresh lemons for juice and zest, and avoid overmixing the batter.
Nutrition
Serving: 1sliceCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 90mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg
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