Luscious Lemon Loaf Recipe

Name: Luscious Lemon Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 large eggs, at room temperature; 1 cup sour cream; 1/2 cup vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; Lemon Glaze; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice; Lemon Icing; 2 1/4 cups powdered sugar; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Lemon Glaze
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
Lemon Icing
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
Spray a 9 x 5 inch metal loaf pan with nonstick baking spray with flour.
3
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
4
Add eggs, sour cream, oil, lemon zest and vanilla to flour mixture.
5
Using an electric mixer on med-low speed, heat for 1 minute, until blended.
6
Scrape sides and bottom of bowl with a spatula.
7
Beat on medium speed for 1 minute.
8
Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
9
Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10
Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
11
Meanwhile, make glaze: in a small saucepan, combine the sugar and lemon juice.
12
Bring to a boil over med-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved; remove from heat; use immediately.
13
Invert cake onto rack, then turn right side up.
14
Poke warm cake all over with a skewer, then pour glaze over top.
15
Let cool completely.
16
Meanwhile, make icing: in a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, butter, lemon juice and lemon zest until blended and smooth; use immediately.
17
Spread icing over top of cooled cake.

1261

kcal

Calories

Fat

177

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Luscious Lemon Loaf falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Luscious Lemon Loaf

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