Zesty Lemon Loaf Recipe

Name: Zesty Lemon Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup butter; 2 cups sugar; 4 eggs; 2 tablespoons brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier(R)); 3 tablespoons grated lemon zest; 1 1/4 cups buttermilk; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; 3/4 cup white sugar

Servings: persons

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
2 cups sugar
4 eggs
2 tablespoons brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier(R))
3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
3/4 cup white sugar

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 loaf pans.
2
Sift together the flour, baking powder, ground ginger, and salt in a bowl; set aside. Cream together the butter and 2 cups sugar in a separate large bowl; beat in the eggs. Stir in the lemon zest and orange liqueur. Add the buttermilk. Add the flour mixture while whisking gently. Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pans.
3
Bake in the preheated ovens until a toothpick or small knife inserted in the crown comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Remove from pans and move to a cooling rack.
4
Whisk together the lemon juice and 3/4 cup sugar until the sugar dissolves. Gently drizzle the mixture over the hot loaves. Allow the loaves to cool completely before serving.

1937

kcal

Calories

114

Fat

215

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups all-purpose flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Zesty 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.

Zesty Lemon Loaf

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