Lemon Loaf Cake Recipe
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Lemon Loaf Cake Recipe
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Moist lemon loaf cake topped with lemon syrup and lemon icing.
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Ingredients
Loaf Cake
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Syrup
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon water
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 F. Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan; set aside.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk vegetable oil, sour cream, and sugar together until combined.
- Whisk in eggs.
- Add lemon juice and vanilla extract; whisk until well-combined.
- Whisk in dry ingredients until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let loaf cool in pan for 10 minutes.
- While loaf is cooling, whisk together sugar, lemon juice, and water.
- Bring to a boil, whisking constantly.
- Boil for 2-3 minutes, or until sugar has dissolved.
- Remove to wire rack, and lightly brush syrup over warm bread.
- Let bread cool to room temperature.
- Whisk powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and lemon zest together.
- Add in additional milk as needed to get thick but pourable consistency.
- Pour over the top of cooled bread.
- Let icing set before slicing.
Notes
- Flour: Properly measuring the flour makes a huge difference in baked goods. To properly measure flour, either weigh it or stir/sift it to break it up. Lightly spoon it into the measuring cup and level.
- Vegetable oil: Any neutral oil, like canola, will work.
- Sour cream: I've used regular and low-fat sour cream in this recipe. Both have worked well. I don't recommend using fat-free sour cream.
- The lemon flavor will intensify as bread sits.
- Nutrition values are estimates.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
260kcal
(13%)
Carbohydrates
46g
(15%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
165mg
(7%)
Potassium
77mg
(2%)
Sugar
28g
(56%)
Vitamin A
60IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
5.3mg
(6%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 260 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 260kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 46g | 15% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 165mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 77mg | 2% |
| Sugar | 28g | 56% |
| Vitamin A | 60IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 5.3mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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