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Sticky Honey Butter Lemon Loaf

A moist lemon loaf infused with honey and butter, finished with a sticky lemon glaze.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Lemon Loaf Batter
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 0.5 tsp baking soda
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.75 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup honey
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1 tbsp lemon zest
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice fresh
  • 0.75 cup milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Honey Butter Lemon Glaze
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Loaf pan
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
  2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  3. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Mix in honey.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, then lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
  5. Alternate adding dry ingredients and milk until just combined.
  6. Bake 50–55 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
  7. Prepare glaze by melting butter and honey, then stirring in lemon juice, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
  8. Pour warm glaze over loaf and cool completely before slicing.

Notes

Use fresh lemons for best flavor and glaze while loaf is warm.