Luxurious Lemon Loaf
This delightful lemon loaf is a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors, making it an ideal treat for coffee breaks or afternoon tea. With a moist and fluffy texture, topped with a luscious lemon icing, it’s sure to impress your taste buds.
Equipment
- 9x5 inch loaf pan
Ingredients
Lemon Loaf:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 tablespoons butter softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup coconut oil
Lemon Icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C).
For the Loaf:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt thoroughly.
- In another bowl, use a mixer to beat the eggs together with sugar, softened butter, vanilla extract, lemon extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice until the mixture is smooth.
- Slowly combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients, stirring until just blended.
- Add in the coconut oil and mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan and pour the batter into it.
- Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- After baking, remove from the oven and let it sit in the pan for about 10 minutes before moving to a cooling rack.
For the Lemon Icing:
- In a small bowl, mix together the powdered sugar, whole milk, lemon extract, and lemon zest. Use an electric mixer on low speed, adding additional milk until the icing reaches a drizzling consistency.
- Drizzle the icing over the cooled loaf and allow it to set before slicing.