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Lemon Loaf
Enjoy this delightful Lemon Loaf, bursting with fresh lemon zest and a sweet, tangy icing. Ideal for any gathering. Get the recipe!
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Prep Time
10
minutes
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Course
Cake
Cuisine
American
Servings
10
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Ingredients
1
cup
sour cream
room temperature
1
cup
granulated sugar
3
large eggs
room temperature
1
tbsp
lemon zest
~2 lemons
2
tsp
pure lemon extract
optional
1
tsp
pure vanilla extract
optional
1/2
cup
vegetable oil
1 1/2
cups
all-purpose flour
1
tsp
baking powder
1/2
tsp
baking soda
1/2
tsp
salt
1/4
cup
lemon juice
1/4
cup
sugar
1
cup
confectioners sugar
2
tbsp
freshly squeezed lemon juice
1
tsp
lemon zest
Instructions
Combine sour cream, granulated sugar, eggs, lemon zest, lemon extract, vanilla extract, and oil in a bowl.
In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until well combined.
Pour the batter into a greased 9×5 inch loaf pan.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 60 minutes.
For the lemon syrup, heat lemon juice and sugar in a small saucepan until the sugar dissolves completely.
Once the loaf is done baking, poke holes on top using a fork or toothpick.
Slowly pour the lemon syrup over the loaf, letting it soak in.
Remove the loaf from the pan and drizzle the lemon icing over it. Let it cool before slicing.
For the lemon icing, mix confectioners sugar, lemon juice, and lemon zest until smooth.
Keyword
lemon