Lemon Loaf Cake Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
Wet Ingredients
Lemon Glaze
Method
Preparation
- 1
Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
Making the Batter
- 3
Cream Butter and Sugar
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- 4
Add Eggs and Flavorings
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then, mix in the fresh lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- 5
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Gradually add the dry ingredient mixture to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk. Start and end with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined.
Baking
- 6
Pour into the Loaf Pan
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- 7
Bake the Cake
Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- 8
Cool the Cake
Remove from the oven and let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Making the Glaze
- 9
Prepare the Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice until smooth.
- 10
Glaze the Cake
Once the cake has cooled completely, drizzle the glaze over the top of the loaf. Allow the glaze to set before slicing.