Description
Lemon loaf cake is a delightful, moist treat bursting with citrus flavor. Perfect for any occasion, this cake will brighten your day and impress your guests!
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat melted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla, lemon zest, and juice.
- Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until golden brown.
- While baking, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice to make the glaze.
- Let the cake cool in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack. Drizzle with glaze while warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg