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Lemon Loaf

This is a one-bowl lemon loaf that's moist and tangy with a thick glaze on top. It's simple enough to make on a weeknight but fancy enough for company.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Cooling Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 35 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients (~8 servings)

  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 3 Tbsp lemon zest
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup + 2 Tbsp neutral oil
  • 3/4 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp lemon extract
  • 3/4 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 tsp ground turmeric optional
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp heavy cream
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F and prep an 8x4-inch loaf pan with baking spray and parchment.
  • Rub sugar and lemon zest together with fingers for 30 seconds.
  • Add eggs and beat until pale, about 1 minute.
  • Add oil, vanilla extract, lemon extract, sour cream, turmeric, salt, baking powder, and baking soda; whisk until smooth.
  • Add flour and beat until combined, scraping bottom of bowl.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 45-50 minutes until a skewer comes out clean.
  • While loaf cools, whisk together powdered sugar, heavy cream, and lemon juice.
  • Once loaf is completely cool, pour glaze on top and spread with back of spoon.
  • Let glaze set 10 minutes at room temperature or refrigerate to speed up.

Notes

Turmeric is optional but adds golden bakery-style color.
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