Lemon Loaf Cake

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Lemon Loaf Cakes

Author Sweet Temptations

Prep time

15 Min

Bake Time

60 Min

Cool Time

15 Min

Total time

1 H & 30 M

This Lemon Loaf Cake is bright, soft, and perfectly tangy-sweet, with fresh lemon juice in the batter for that classic citrus flavor. Sour cream (or yogurt) keeps every slice extra moist, and a simple lemony cream cheese glaze drizzled on top makes it feel bakery-worthy without any fuss. It’s an easy loaf cake that’s perfect for brunch, gifting, or a cozy coffee break.

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Ingredients

For the Lemon Loaf Cake

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ cup sour cream or plain yogurt
• fresh lemon juice (about 1 lemon)

For the Lemon Glaze

• Betty Crocker cream cheese frosting (about half tube)
• Lemon slices to garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
3. Cream Sugar and Eggs: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the eggs and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes). Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Then mix in the vanilla extract
4. Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the batter mixture, alternating with the sour cream, olive oil and lemon juice. Start and end with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined.
5. Bake: Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Cool: Allow the cake to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Then, carefully remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
7. Prepare the Glaze: Mix 2-3 tablespoon of hot water with half tube betty croker cream cheese frosting,
8. Glaze the Cake: Once the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top. You can garnish with additional lemon zest if desired.
9. Enjoy: Slice and serve this refreshing Lemon Loaf Cake with glaze for a delightful treat! It pairs perfectly with tea or coffee

Nutrition & Allergen: Information is provided for general guidance only and may not be accurate. Actual values can vary based on ingredients, preparation methods, and sources. Always check product labels and consult your health professional if you have dietary concerns.

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