Description
Indulge in this moist and zesty lemon loaf cake, a delightful treat that brings sunshine to any occasion. Perfectly balanced with sweetness and tang, it’s a must-try!
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh lemons
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt; set aside.
- In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg