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Lemon Loaf With Tangy Lemon Glaze

A moist, tender lemon loaf bursting with bright citrus flavor and topped with a tangy-sweet lemon glaze. Perfect for brunch, dessert, or a cheerful afternoon treat.
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Ingredients
  

For the Lemon Loaf:

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • ½ cup milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Lemon Glaze:

  • 1 cup confectioners’ sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat sugar, eggs, vegetable oil, lemon juice, and zest until smooth and light.
  • Add dry ingredients to the wet in two batches, alternating with milk and vanilla. Stir gently until combined.
  • Pour the batter into the pan. Tap it to release air bubbles. Bake for 50–60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  • Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Whisk together confectioners' sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled loaf and let it drip down the sides.