Description
This glazed lemon loaf cake is soft, moist, and full of fresh lemon flavor. Perfect for spring brunch, family gatherings, or a cozy morning with coffee, this easy homemade loaf feels comforting and bright with every slice.
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
- Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, yogurt, and vanilla.
- Gently fold in flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Pour batter into pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45–55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool completely before glazing.
- Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice and drizzle over loaf.
Notes
Use fresh lemons only for best flavor. Store covered at room temperature for up to 3 days. Freeze without glaze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg