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Lemon Loaf with Glaze

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This moist and tangy lemon loaf is bursting with citrus flavor, thanks to fresh lemon juice, zest, and extract. Topped with a sweet, velvety glaze, it’s a delightful treat for any time of day. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or as a tea-time snack!

Ingredients

  • For the Lemon Loaf:
  • For the Lemon Glaze:1 cuppowdered sugar1 tablespoonlemon juice1 tablespoonmilk1 tablespoonbutter, melted

Instructions

  1. 1️⃣Preheat the Oven:Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 4×8 or 5×9-inch loaf pan and set aside.2️⃣Mix the Dry Ingredients:In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.3️⃣Cream the Butter and Sugar:In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.4️⃣Incorporate Wet Ingredients:Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Add the sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon extract, mixing until smooth.5️⃣Combine with Dry Ingredients:Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.6️⃣Bake the Loaf:Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.7️⃣Cool the Loaf:Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife along the edges to loosen, then turn the loaf out onto a wire rack to cool completely.8️⃣Prepare the Glaze:In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, milk, and melted butter until smooth. Adjust the consistency if needed by adding more lemon juice or powdered sugar.9️⃣Glaze the Loaf:Once the lemon loaf is completely cool, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top. Spread it gently with the back of a spoon.🔟Serve:Slice the lemon loaf and enjoy its tangy-sweet goodness!
  2. 2️⃣Mix the Dry Ingredients:In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.3️⃣Cream the Butter and Sugar:In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.4️⃣Incorporate Wet Ingredients:Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Add the sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon extract, mixing until smooth.5️⃣Combine with Dry Ingredients:Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.6️⃣Bake the Loaf:Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.7️⃣Cool the Loaf:Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife along the edges to loosen, then turn the loaf out onto a wire rack to cool completely.8️⃣Prepare the Glaze:In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, milk, and melted butter until smooth. Adjust the consistency if needed by adding more lemon juice or powdered sugar.9️⃣Glaze the Loaf:Once the lemon loaf is completely cool, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top. Spread it gently with the back of a spoon.🔟Serve:Slice the lemon loaf and enjoy its tangy-sweet goodness!
  3. 3️⃣Cream the Butter and Sugar:In a large mixing bowl, use an electric mixer to cream the softened butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  4. 4️⃣Incorporate Wet Ingredients:Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Add the sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon extract, mixing until smooth.5️⃣Combine with Dry Ingredients:Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.6️⃣Bake the Loaf:Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.7️⃣Cool the Loaf:Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife along the edges to loosen, then turn the loaf out onto a wire rack to cool completely.8️⃣Prepare the Glaze:In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, milk, and melted butter until smooth. Adjust the consistency if needed by adding more lemon juice or powdered sugar.9️⃣Glaze the Loaf:Once the lemon loaf is completely cool, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top. Spread it gently with the back of a spoon.🔟Serve:Slice the lemon loaf and enjoy its tangy-sweet goodness!
  5. 5️⃣Combine with Dry Ingredients:Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring until just combined. Do not overmix.6️⃣Bake the Loaf:Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.7️⃣Cool the Loaf:Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife along the edges to loosen, then turn the loaf out onto a wire rack to cool completely.8️⃣Prepare the Glaze:In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, milk, and melted butter until smooth. Adjust the consistency if needed by adding more lemon juice or powdered sugar.9️⃣Glaze the Loaf:Once the lemon loaf is completely cool, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top. Spread it gently with the back of a spoon.🔟Serve:Slice the lemon loaf and enjoy its tangy-sweet goodness!
  6. 6️⃣Bake the Loaf:Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 55-65 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  7. 7️⃣Cool the Loaf:Remove the loaf from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes. Run a knife along the edges to loosen, then turn the loaf out onto a wire rack to cool completely.8️⃣Prepare the Glaze:In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, milk, and melted butter until smooth. Adjust the consistency if needed by adding more lemon juice or powdered sugar.9️⃣Glaze the Loaf:Once the lemon loaf is completely cool, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top. Spread it gently with the back of a spoon.🔟Serve:Slice the lemon loaf and enjoy its tangy-sweet goodness!
  8. 8️⃣Prepare the Glaze:In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, milk, and melted butter until smooth. Adjust the consistency if needed by adding more lemon juice or powdered sugar.9️⃣Glaze the Loaf:Once the lemon loaf is completely cool, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top. Spread it gently with the back of a spoon.🔟Serve:Slice the lemon loaf and enjoy its tangy-sweet goodness!
  9. 9️⃣Glaze the Loaf:Once the lemon loaf is completely cool, drizzle the glaze evenly over the top. Spread it gently with the back of a spoon.
  10. 🔟Serve:Slice the lemon loaf and enjoy its tangy-sweet goodness!

Notes

For extra lemon flavor, add a touch more lemon zest or a splash of lemon juice to the glaze.Ensure the loaf is fully cooled before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting and running off.Store the lemon loaf in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Ensure the loaf is fully cooled before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting and running off.Store the lemon loaf in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
Store the lemon loaf in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week.

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