Description
A moist and flavorful lemon loaf perfect for breakfast, snacks, or desserts.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Powdered sugar for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- Mix together the flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each.
- Stir in the milk, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan, smoothing the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and fresh lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg