Zesty Lemon Loaf: Brighten Your Day with This Treat!
Zesty Lemon Loaf: Brighten Your Day with This Treat! is a delightful dessert that captures the essence of sunny days and cheerful moments. This moist loaf combines the brightness of fresh lemons with a rich buttery base, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tangy flavors. Perfect for brunch gatherings or a cozy afternoon snack, every slice bursts with refreshing citrus goodness. Topped off with a luscious lemon glaze, this cake will undoubtedly become a favorite in your household. Gather your ingredients and let’s create something extraordinary together!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for the glaze)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for the 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, baking soda, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in lemon zest and vanilla extract.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and buttermilk mixture to the creamed mixture, starting and ending with flour.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Allow cooling in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
- For the glaze, mix powdered sugar with fresh lemon juice until smooth; drizzle over cooled loaf.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg