Description
A delightful treat combining a moist, tender crumb with the refreshing tang of lemon, perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Zest from 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan and set aside.
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Combine the sour cream, lemon juice, and lemon zest in a separate bowl, then add this mixture to the butter-sugar mix. Stir until just combined.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in another bowl. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack.
- Prepare the icing by whisking the powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and ensure your oven temperature is accurate.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg