Lemon Loaf

5 from 1 vote

Looking for an easy dessert recipe that works well with almost every meal, every occasion, and any time of year? Behold the lemon loaf! If you've not made it until now, you're about to see why it's a perennial favorite for my family and countless others.

Prep Time10

Cook Time55

Total Time1 5

Course: Breads

Cuisine: American

Keyword: baked goods, bread, summer

Servings: servings

Calories: 390kcal

Author: Laura

Equipment

Stand mixer or hand mixer
2 Small mixing bowls
Spatula
Microplane zester or grater
9 x 5 loaf pan

Ingredients

½ cup butter softened
1 cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup sour cream
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon lemon extract
3 large eggs room temperature
2 Tablespoons lemon zest
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt

Lemon Icing

1 cup powdered sugar sifted
1 ½ Tablespoons lemon juice
1 Tablespoon milk

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and grease a 9 x 5 loaf pan.
In the mixer, combine butter and sugar.
Add in eggs and beat until well combined.
Add sour cream, vanilla and lemon extracts, lemon zest and lemon juice.
In a separate bowl combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients and mix on low. Do not over mix.
Pour batter into pan and bake for 45-55 minutes. Loaf is done when a toothpick comes out clean. If the loaf is not done at 45 minutes but is browning, cover with foil loosely over the top to allow more baking time without additional browning.

Make the Lemon Icing

In a small bowl combine the powdered sugar, milk and lemon juice. Mix until well combined. If too thin, add additional powdered sugar until it reaches the desired consistency.
Remove loaf from pan once cooled. Spoon icing over top and let set for about 20 minutes before slicing and serving.

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