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Moist Lemon Loaf
4.7 from 18 votes

Moist Lemon Loaf

This delicious and moist lemon loaf is super easy to make and is drizzled with lemon syrup and tangy lemon icing. Perfect with tea or coffee

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Additional Time
2 hrs
Servings: 10
Calories: 327 kcal
Course: Breakfast, Snacks, Bread
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For Lemon Loaf Batter
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tick butter room temperature, unsalted
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 3 large egg
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup sugar
  • lemon zest from 4 lemons
Lemon Syrup
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • lemon juice juice from 1/2 lemon
Lemon Zest
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • lemon juice juice from 1/2 lemon (more if needed

Instructions

For the Lemon Loaf batter
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  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F
  2. Spray a 1 pound loaf pan (8.5 x 4.5 x 2.75) with nonstick spray
  3. In a bowl, sift the flour, baking powder and salt
  4. In the bowl of a mixer, cream the sugar and butter for 3-4 minutes until the butter becomes pale and the mixture is fluffy
  5. Add the eggs one a time beating well after each addition.
  6. Add the lemon zest and lemon juice.
  7. Finally alternate the flour mixture with the sour cream, starting and ending with the flour. Make sure the batter is evenly mixed.
  8. Pour batter into loaf pan and bake for 60 minutes or until a skewer inserted in the middle of the cake and if it comes out clean.
  9. Remove from the oven and leave the cake in the pan
For Lemon Syrup
  1. In a small saucepan add the sugar and lemon juice and cook on medium low until the sugar completely dissolves.
  2. When the cake is ready, poke a few holes on the top and add the hot lemon syrup
  3. Cook cake in the pan before unmolding
For Lemon Glaze
  1. Combine the powdered sugar and the lemon juice. If mixture is too thick add 1 or teaspoons more on lemon juice.
  2. Pour over the cooled unmolded cake
  3. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

  • While mixing, the batter will look broken. Keep on mixing and the batter will come together as soon as you add the flour. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 327kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 3g (15%) Trans Fat 1g (50%) Cholesterol 87mg (29%) Sodium 144mg (6%) Potassium 142mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 37g (74%) Vitamin A 435IU (9%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 327

% Daily Value*

Calories 327kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 87mg 29%
Sodium 144mg 6%
Potassium 142mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 37g 74%
Vitamin A 435IU 9%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.