Here’s a simple Lemon Loaf recipe that highlights lemon zest for a bright, fresh flavor:
Ingredients
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
- ¼ cup milk
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Optional glaze:
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven & prepare pan:
Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper. - Mix dry ingredients:
In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. - Mix wet ingredients:
In another bowl, beat sugar and eggs until smooth. Stir in melted butter, milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest. - Combine:
Gradually fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients until just combined. Don’t overmix. - Bake:
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack. - Optional glaze:
Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice to a pourable consistency. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.
💡 Tip: For extra lemon flavor, you can sprinkle a little zest over the glaze before it sets.
If you want, I can also give you a simpler 3-ingredient lemon loaf version that’s faster and still zesty. Do you want me to do that?
