Zesty Lemon Loaf: Brighten Your Day with This Treat!
Zesty Lemon Loaf: Brighten Your Day with This Treat! is a refreshing dessert that brings a burst of sunshine to any occasion. With its light, fluffy texture and tangy lemon flavor, this loaf is perfect for family gatherings, brunches, or as a delightful afternoon snack. Topped with a sweet lemon glaze, every slice offers a satisfying balance of sweetness and zest that will leave everyone craving more. Easy to make and even easier to love, this recipe is designed for bakers of all levels.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- ½ cup buttermilk
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- For the glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs one by one, mixing in lemon zest and vanilla extract.
- Gradually mix in dry ingredients alternating with buttermilk and lemon juice.
- Pour batter into the pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool in the pan for ten minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- For the glaze, combine powdered sugar with lemon juice and drizzle over the cooled loaf.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg