Description
Lemon Loaf Cake is a delightful treat that combines the bright, zesty flavor of fresh lemons with a moist, tender crumb. Perfect for breakfast or afternoon tea, this easy-to-make cake will impress your guests and become a family favorite. With its sweet citrus aroma filling your kitchen, every slice offers a refreshing taste of sunshine. Whether served plain or adorned with berries, this Lemon Loaf Cake is sure to brighten any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- ⅓ cup whole milk
- ½ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Zest of 2 lemons
- Powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest.
- Mix in milk and lemon juice until just combined.
- Gently fold dry ingredients into the wet mixture until no streaks remain.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow cooling for 10 minutes, then drizzle with powdered sugar mixed with lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg