Lemon Loaf Recipe
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Lemon Loaf Recipe
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Skip the line and bake your own Starbucks-worthy lemon loaf! This easy recipe uses simple ingredients and a secret weapon: fresh lemon. Perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert!
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Ingredients
- 1 lemon
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
For the Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
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Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and grease a loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray.
- Zest and juice the lemon to obtain one tablespoon of zest and two tablespoons of juice. Set 1 tablespoon of the lemon juice aside for the glaze.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
- In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer on medium speed to beat the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs, one at a time, beating between each addition.
- Add the lemon extract, zest, one tablespoon of lemon juice, and sour cream. Beat to mix.
- Mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Spread the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Allow the loaf to cool completely in the pan, then remove.
- Make the glaze by whisking the powdered sugar and lemon juice, which you set aside in step 2, until smooth. Spread the glaze over the top of the loaf and allow it to set and harden before slicing.
Notes
- If you don't have a fresh lemon, you can eliminate the lemon zest and use bottled lemon juice.
- Always zest your lemon before juicing; it's way easier, and you won't end up wrestling with a squishy lemon.
- When mixing your dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, be sure not to overmix. Stir until the flour is just mixed in.
- If you don't have a fresh lemon, you can eliminate the lemon zest and use bottled lemon juice.
- Always zest your lemon before juicing; it's way easier, and you won't end up wrestling with a squishy lemon.
- When mixing your dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, be sure not to overmix. Stir until the flour is just mixed in.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
10g
Calories
354kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
8g
(40%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
89mg
(30%)
Sodium
297mg
(12%)
Potassium
125mg
(4%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
36g
(72%)
Vitamin A
477IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
50mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 354 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 10g | |
| Calories | 354kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 89mg | 30% |
| Sodium | 297mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 125mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 36g | 72% |
| Vitamin A | 477IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 50mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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