Zesty Lemon Loaf Cake with Tangy Glaze

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A moist and fluffy lemon loaf bursting with fresh lemon flavor and topped with a bright lemon glaze. This American-inspired recipe, ready in about 75 minutes, layers all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt into a dessert worth slowing down for — great for weekend baking, holiday tables, or any time you want a sweet payoff at the end of a meal. Each serving lands at about 340 calories and feeds 10, so it slots into a weekend bake or a special-occasion dessert tray. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 60 min Serves 10 American cuisine 340 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  2. Step 2: In a medium bowl, whisk 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1 tsp baking powder, and 1/4 tsp salt together.
  3. Step 3: In a large bowl, beat 3/4 cup softened unsalted butter with 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
  4. Step 4: Add 3 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  5. Step 5: Mix in 3 tbsp fresh lemon zest and 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice.
  6. Step 6: Alternately add the flour mixture and 1/2 cup whole milk to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour, mixing gently until just combined.
  7. Step 7: Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Step 8: While the cake cools, whisk 1 cup powdered sugar with 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and 1 tbsp lemon juice to make a glaze.
  9. Step 9: Drizzle the glaze over the warm loaf and let it set before slicing.

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