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Glazed Lemon Loaf

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This glazed lemon loaf is soft, moist, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. Made with real lemon juice and zest, then topped with a simple lemon glaze, it’s the perfect balance of sweet and tart. Whether you serve it for brunch, dessert, or with a cup of tea, it’s guaranteed to brighten your day!

Ingredients

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For the loaf:

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 tsp baking powder

  • ½ tsp baking soda

  • ¼ tsp salt

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 1 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tbsp lemon zest (from 1–2 lemons)

  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice

  • ½ cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 2 tbsp milk (if batter is too thick)

For the glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

  • Optional: extra zest for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.

  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.

  4. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, and sour cream until smooth.

  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and stir until just combined. If the batter is too thick, add 1–2 tbsp of milk.

  6. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

  7. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

  8. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

  9. In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf and let set before slicing.

Notes

  • For extra lemon punch, poke small holes in the loaf before glazing to let it soak in.

  • Store in an airtight container at room temp for 2 days or in the fridge for up to 5 days.

  • You can freeze the unglazed loaf for up to 2 months.

 

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