Description
A moist and tangy lemon loaf cake perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup milk
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a loaf pan.
- Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl.
- Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time.
- Mix in lemon zest and juice.
- Alternately add dry ingredients and milk to the batter.
- Pour into the pan and bake for 50-55 minutes.
- Cool before slicing.
Notes
- Use fresh lemon juice for the best flavor.
- Check doneness with a toothpick.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
