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Lemon Loaf

A moist and zesty lemon loaf cake bursting with fresh citrus flavor, perfect for a refreshing dessert or snack any time of day.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the glaze: ½ cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs until light and fluffy.
  4. Mix in vegetable oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, buttermilk, and vanilla extract until combined.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, stirring just until incorporated.
  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
  8. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
  9. For the glaze, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled loaf.

Notes

For an extra burst of citrus flavor, sprinkle additional lemon zest on top of the glaze before it sets.