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Lemon Loaf Cake

A moist and zesty lemon loaf cake, perfect for any occasion.
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon loaf cake, baking, dessert, citrus recipes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 230kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
  • In a bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Stir in the lemon zest and juice, and vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  • Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with buttermilk.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
  • For a glaze, mix powdered sugar with lemon juice and drizzle over the cooled cake.

Nutrition

Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Sugar: 15g