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Lemon Loaf Cake

Lemon Loaf Cake

This Lemon Loaf Cake is a deliciously moist and zesty dessert that will impress your guests and satisfy your sweet tooth.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Loaf pan
  • Oven

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In another bowl, cream the softened butter until light and fluffy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time to the butter mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in the fresh lemon juice and lemon zest.
  6. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  7. Pour the batter into a greased loaf pan.
  8. Bake for 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Allow the cake to cool before icing it with a mixture of powdered sugar and lemon juice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7g

Notes

For variations, consider adding poppy seeds or blueberries to the batter for extra flavor and texture.

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