Description
Lemon loaf cake is a refreshing and zesty dessert that’s easy to make, perfect for any occasion. Enjoy its light and moist texture with a delightful lemon glaze.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour
- Granulated Sugar
- Baking Powder
- Salt
- Large Eggs
- Greek Yogurt
- Lemon Zest
- Fresh Lemon Juice
- Vanilla Extract
- Powdered Sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in Greek yogurt, lemon juice, and zest.
- Gradually fold in the dry ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Once cooled, 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
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in poppy seeds or blueberries. To make it gluten-free, substitute all-purpose flour with almond flour.