This is a seriously amazing lemon loaf cake recipe. It was gone in a few hours. The icing makes it that much better!
Ingredients
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon lemon extract
Lemon Loaf
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 3 eggs, at room temperature
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
Step 2
Whisk flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl. Cream sugar and butter in a separate bowl with an electric mixer. Add eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, lemon extract, and vanilla; beat until incorporated.
Step 3
Pour egg mixture into flour mixture; whisk until smooth. Add oil and mix well. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
Step 5
While the cake is cooling, mix powdered sugar, milk, lemon zest, and lemon extract in a bowl until smooth. Pour over cooled cake; slice when icing sets.
Recipe Tip
Coconut oil can be used instead of vegetable oil if desired.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
Calories 425 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat19g | 24% |
Saturated Fat5g | 23% |
Cholesterol69mg | 23% |
Sodium300mg | 13% |
Total Carbohydrate61g | 22% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 3% |
Total Sugars42g | |
Protein5g | |
Vitamin C6mg | 28% |
Calcium37mg | 3% |
Iron1mg | 8% |
Potassium70mg | 1% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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