Lemon Cake Recipe
This homemade lemon loaf is made with fresh lemon zest and juice for bold citrus flavor, a tender buttery crumb, and a moist texture thanks to the lemon syrup soaked into the warm loaf. Once cooled, it’s topped with a smooth lemon icing that adds just the right amount of sweetness. Simple to make and full of classic lemon flavor, this loaf is perfect for lemon lovers and easy enough for everyday baking.
Ingredients
Lemon Loaf Ingredients
- 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 1/2 tbsp. lemon zest
- 1/2 c. unsalted butter softened
- 3/4 c. granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1/3 c. whole milk
Lemon Syrup
- 1/4 c. lemon juice
- 3 tbsp. powdered sugar
Lemon Icing
- 1 c. powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tbsp. whole milk
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉/175℃/Gas Mark 4.
- In a medium bowl, whisk the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest together. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together. About 2-3 minutes.
- While the electric beaters are running, add the eggs one at a time. Then add the vanilla extract and lemon juice. Continue to beat until fully mixed together. About 4-5 minutes. Scrape the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and beat on low until just mixed. Add the milk and incorporate.
- Grease a 9x5 loaf pan. Pour the lemon batter into the pan and bake for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown or a knife inserted comes out clean.
- While the loaf is baking make the lemon syrup and lemon icing.
- To make the lemon syrup, whisk together the lemon juice and powdered sugar. Set aside until needs.
- To make the lemon icing, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and whole milk. Keep in the fridge until needed.
- Let sit for about 10 minutes in the loaf pan then remove and pour the lemon syrup mixture onto the lemon loaf. This keep the loaf moist and tender.
- Let the moistened loaf sit on a cooling tray until fully cool, then ice with the lemon icing.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Nutritional Information Servings 10
Calories 266 Carbs 35g Protein 5g Fat 7g
Nutritional Information is automatically calculated and should only be used as a guide.