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Best Lemon Loaf Bread

A moist, bright, bakery-style lemon loaf with a rich lemon glaze and tender, buttery crumb.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 10 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 280

Ingredients
  

Cookie Batter
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 2 eggs large
  • 0.33 cup milk
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest
  • 1.5 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp lemon juice for glaze

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt together in a bowl.
  3. Cream softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
  4. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk, mixing until just combined.
  5. Pour batter into loaf pan and bake 50–55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  6. Whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice to make the glaze.
  7. Pour glaze over warm loaf, cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Chilling the loaf enhances lemon flavor.