Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, beat the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Alternately add the flour mixture and milk to the butter mixture, beginning and ending with the flour mixture. Mix until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over the cooled loaf and let set before slicing.
Notes
For extra lemon flavor, add a teaspoon of lemon extract to the batter. Ensure the loaf is completely cool before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting off.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg