Description
This delicious lemon loaf cake is perfect for any occasion, bursting with fresh lemon flavor.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, at room temperature
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup sour cream, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup whole milk, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease your loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- In a larger bowl, cream the softened butter with sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract if using.
- Mix in sour cream and whole milk until smooth.
- Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55 to 65 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- This cake can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For added moisture and flavor, you can drizzle a lemon glaze over the top once cooled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 110mg