This classic Lemon Loaf is made with a delicious lemon cake and then topped with a lemon glaze. Try my Lemon Pound Cake for another delicious cake with a rich, lemony flavor.
Lemon Loaf
If you are craving a refreshing dessert, this is the loaf to make! The Lemon Loaf starts with a moist lemon cake, which is then topped with an easy-to-make sweet lemon glaze. It is delicious with a cup of coffee or as an afternoon snack. When life gives you lemons, make a lemon loaf!
Lemon Loaf Ingredients
There are two parts to this recipe–the lemon loaf and the lemon glaze.
Eggs: Room-temperature eggs will give you the best results when baking this dessert.
Sour Cream: Sour cream makes this lemon loaf recipe richer and adds fat for a creamier texture.
Lemon Flavor: I used the zest of a lemon, lemon juice, and lemon extract to bring out the lemon flavor in the loaf.
Flour: Use all-purpose flour in this recipe.
Can I use Lemon Juice from a Bottle?
You could! But since you will need the lemon for the lemon zest in this recipe anyway, I would recommend using the freshly squeezed juice of a lemon. I have found that fresh lemon juice provides amazing flavor!
How to Store Lemon Loaf
This lemon loaf should be stored in an air-tight container at room temperature for 4-5 days. To freeze the loaf, first, cool and frost it, and then place it in the freezer for a couple of hours. Once frozen, wrap it in a layer of plastic wrap and then a layer of aluminum foil. Place in a freezer-safe container, labeled and dated, for up to six months.
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Lemon Loaf
Ingredients
Lemon Loaf
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
- 8 ounces (about 1 cup) sour cream, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest, about 2 lemons
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1-2 teaspoons lemon extract
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 1 ½ cups (187.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup (125 g) confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
Lemon Loaf
- Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8½ x 4½-inch loaf pan.
- In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, add eggs, sugar, sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon extract and beat until creamy. Slowly drizzle in oil.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add flour mixture to the wet mixture and mix until just combined. (Some lumps are okay.)
- Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with only a few crumbs.
- Allow the loaf to cool completely (about 30 minutes).
Lemon Glaze
- In a medium bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and lemon juice and whisk until smooth.
- Pour the glaze over the cooled loaf and serve.
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Notes
If you like a rich lemony flavor, you can still try the original 2 tablespoons. Â
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This recipe was found on Tiktok from @tasteandtraveler. She does not give credit for the recipe she shares, but it is directly from Averi Cooks, Best Lemon Loaf.
Could you use milk instead of oil with poppyseed in it to make it a lemon poppyseed loaf.
I have not tested this recipe with that substitution so can’t speak to its effectiveness.
The oil is the fat. A substitution of another fat would probably work but not just milk. Her recipes are amazing. I don’t substitute from her ingredient list.
Can I use softened stick if butter rather than vegetable oil
Amanda, is there any rule of thumb for changing a loaf recipe to a bundt pan?
Have you tried this recipe with whole milk plain yogurt?
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Además hay que pensar en la diabetes!
Muchas 🙂 gracias!
Can you give measurements in grams or ounces instead of cups , cups Vary in size
Thank you
Google it. There’s always conversion charts available.
A cup is 8 ounces
I just made the Lemon Loaf- its perfect!! And easy to follow recipe!
Love this recipe. Love a good sugar cookie recipe
Will you send me recipe in Ibs and ounces please
So moist and delicious!
This looks amazing! Will have to go to the shop today for some fresh lemons and sour cream!
Made this tonight for my 84yr old mom who lives with me. She’s diabetic, so I always look for recipes that can work with reduced sugar and this is a winner. I grind my wheat fresh, so this worked beautifully with soft white wheat, fresh duck eggs, only 1/2 c Moreno sugar, and plain yogurt (I didn’t have any sour cream at the time). Thanks for a great recipe!