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Moist and Tangy Lemon Loaf with Zesty Glaze

Close-up of a moist slice of lemon loaf cake topped with thick white glaze and bright orange lemon zest.
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A simple recipe for a very moist lemon loaf cake featuring a bright, tangy lemon glaze.

Ingredients

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  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/2 cup sour cream or plain yogurt
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Glaze: 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • For the Glaze: 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a standard 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set this aside.
  3. In a large bowl, whisk the granulated sugar and eggs until pale and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes.
  4. Whisk in the melted butter, sour cream (or yogurt), lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until just combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix on low speed or by hand until the batter is smooth. Do not overmix.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before inverting it onto a wire rack to cool completely.
  9. While the loaf cools, prepare the glaze: Whisk the powdered sugar and lemon juice together until smooth. Add more powdered sugar for a thicker glaze or more juice for a thinner one.
  10. Once the loaf is completely cool, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top. Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Using sour cream or yogurt helps keep the crumb very moist.
  • For the best lemon flavor, use fresh zest and fresh juice, not bottled.
  • If the top browns too quickly during baking, loosely tent the loaf with aluminum foil for the last 15 minutes.

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