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Lemon Loaf

This amazing Lemon Loaf is delicious Lemon cake topped with a lemon glaze.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Lemon Loaf
Servings: 8
Calories: 449kcal
Author: Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net

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

***The ingredients in this recipe have been updated based on feedback.  The original recipe called for two full tablespoons of lemon extract.  I have changed it to TEASPOONS.
If you like a rich lemony flavor, you can still try the original 2 tablespoons.   

Nutrition

Calories: 449kcal