Description
A simple and delicious one-bowl lemon loaf cake.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- Powdered sugar for glaze (optional)
- Lemon juice for glaze (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Add sugar and butter to the bowl. Mix until combined.
- Beat in the egg, then milk, lemon juice, and lemon zest.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- If desired, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice for a glaze. Drizzle over the cooled cake.
Notes
- Make sure your butter is softened.
- Don’t overmix the batter.
- Adjust baking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg