Refreshing Lemon Loaf Cake
Indulge in a slice of sunshine with this delightful Lemon Loaf Cake! Bursting with zesty flavors and a moist, tender crumb, this cake is perfect for brunch or afternoon tea. Easy to make, it combines fresh lemon juice and zest for an irresistible treat that will brighten any occasion. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this simple yet stunning dessert!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk (or almond/soy milk)
- Zest of 2 lemons
- ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in lemon zest.
- Combine milk and lemon juice in a separate bowl; gradually mix into the batter.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg