Lemon Loaf Cake with Buttermilk Bliss Recipe
Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of this irresistible Lemon Cake, with its zesty lemon essence and moist, tender crumb. This recipe is a must-try for any citrus lover!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 1 loaf cake (about 10 slices) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1 ½ cups (190g) all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup (115g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (200g) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup (120ml) buttermilk
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 3 tbsp powdered sugar
Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 ½ tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tbsp milk (any kind)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prep: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar until pale and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
- Add Eggs and Flavor: Beat in the eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix well.
- Alternate Wet and Dry: Add flour mixture in 3 parts, alternating with buttermilk. Start and end with flour. Mix just until combined—don’t overmix!
- Bake: Pour the batter into the pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. If the top browns too fast, loosely cover with foil halfway through.
- Make Syrup: While the cake bakes, whisk lemon juice and powdered sugar in a small bowl.
- Soak the Cake: After baking, let the cake sit for 10 minutes in the pan. Poke holes with a skewer and brush the warm syrup all over. Let cool completely.
- Glaze It Up: Mix powdered sugar, lemon juice, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled cake and let set.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, you can add more lemon zest to the glaze.
- This cake is best served chilled for a refreshing treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Lemon Cake, Citrus Dessert, Easy Baking Recipe
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