RECIPES
Lemon Loaf Cake
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Lemon Loaf Cake
Ingredients:
For the Cake:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Lemon Glaze (Optional):
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions:
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Dry Ingredients:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Prepare the Wet Ingredients:
- In a large mixing bowl, cream together the granulated sugar and softened butter until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until well combined.
- Add the milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract, mixing until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients:
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Bake the Cake:
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the cake to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
- Prepare the Lemon Glaze (Optional):
- In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the cooled lemon loaf cake.
- Serve:
- Slice the lemon loaf cake and serve with lemon slices for garnish if desired.
Enjoy your homemade lemon loaf cake!