Lemon Loaf Cake Recipe
Lemon Loaf Cake has all the lemon flavor and moist texture you're craving. It's lighter flavors make it versatile for serving as an addition a family brunch or you can dress it up for an indulgent dessert.
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 388kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- ¾ cup vegetable oil
- 1 cup whole milk Greek yogurt plain
- ½ teaspoon lemon extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Glaze
- 1 cup confectioners’ sugar sifted
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F. Place rack in the middle position. Prep a 9x5 loaf pan with nonstick baking spray.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda and whisk together.
- In a large bowl, combine eggs, sugar, zest, juice, oil, yogurt, and extracts and whisk together until well combined.
- Add dry ingredients into wet ingredients and whisk together until a thick batter forms. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake until cake is golden brown, starts to pull away from the sides of the pan, and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50-55 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool in pan for 15 minutes. Remove from pan to continue cooling, about 30 minutes.
- Whisk together confectioners’ sugar, zest, juice, and milk until smooth. Pour over cake once completely cooled. Let glaze set, slice, and enjoy!
Notes
How to Store Lemon Loaf Cake
Allow it to cool completely and then wrap it in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, or store it in an airtight container. How long will lemon loaf cake last?
Store your cake at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Can I freeze lemon cake?
Yep, you sure can! For best results, I recommend freezing the cake before you add the glaze.
Allow it to cool completely and then wrap it in plastic wrap or aluminum foil, or store it in an airtight container. How long will lemon loaf cake last?
Store your cake at room temperature for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. Can I freeze lemon cake?
Yep, you sure can! For best results, I recommend freezing the cake before you add the glaze.
Nutrition
Calories: 388kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 330mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 51IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg