How to Make Best Lemon Loaf Ever - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the zesty, refreshing flavor of lemon to brighten up a dreary day. Whether you love the tangy taste of citrus or simply enjoy a light and fluffy dessert, this recipe for the Best Lemon Loaf Ever is sure to become a favorite in your home. It's the perfect treat for a leisurely weekend brunch, an afternoon tea, or even just a midday pick-me-up. And best of all, it's incredibly easy to make!

What makes this lemon loaf so special? It's all about the combination ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons butter, softened
  • 3 eggs, at room temperature
  • ⅓ cup lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon lemon extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 45 mins
  • Additional Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 9x5-inch loaf cake

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Whisk flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl. Cream sugar and butter in a separate bowl with an electric mixer. Add eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, lemon extract, and vanilla; beat until incorporated.
  • Pour egg mixture into flour mixture; whisk until smooth. Add oil and mix well. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
  • While the cake is cooling, mix powdered sugar, milk, lemon zest, and lemon extract in a bowl until smooth. Pour over cooled cake; slice when icing sets.
  • Nutrition

    425 cal.

    • Total Fat: 19g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 69mg
    • Sodium: 300mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 61g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 42g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 37mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 70mg