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Lemon Loaf with Lemony Glaze

Moist, buttery, and flavorful, this Lemon Loaf with Lemony Glaze is the perfect easy and casual dessert for lemon fans!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: lemon, lemon glaze, lemon loaf, lemon loaf with glaze
Servings: 10 slices
Calories: 306kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

  • 4 each eggs
  • 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 pinch salt
  • zest from 3 lemons
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder

For the glaze

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350-F and spray a loaf pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Combine the eggs, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl and whisk until smooth.
  • Add the lemon zest and melted butter to the egg and sugar mixture, mixing well to combine.
  • Blend the flour and baking powder in a second bowl and mix until combined.
  • Add the flour mixture to the egg and sugar mixture and mix to combine.
  • In a third bowl, mis the sour cream and milk until smooth. Add this to the batter and stir it in with a wooden spoon until the batter is smooth.
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and bake at 350-F for about an hour or until it is cooked through.
  • Cool completely before topping with the glaze.

To Make the Glaze

  • Add the powdered sugar to a bowl and whisk in the lemon juice until smooth.
  • Spoon as much as you'd like over the loaf, letting it soak in, and serve.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • When baking, never overmix the batter. Mix only enough to combine the ingredients.
  • Use a microplane grater to get the zest from a lemon without all the pith.
  • This loaf can take a while to bake but actual baking time will depend on the kind of loaf pan you're using. Check the loaf at around 50 minutes to see if it is cooked and adjust from there.
  • If your lemons are too tart, add a bit more sugar to thicken the glaze. If you like it tarter, add a bit more lemon juice to the glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 306kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 24mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 39g | Vitamin A: 258IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg