Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk or greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease or line a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in milk or yogurt, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50 to 60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool completely before removing from the pan.
- Prepare glaze by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
Last Step:
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For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon zest to the batter.
Ensure the butter is softened for smooth creaming with sugar.
Let the glaze sit for a few minutes to thicken before drizzling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg