Luscious Lemon Loaf

Name: Luscious Lemon Loaf
Total time: 1 h 40 min
Yield: 10
Ingredients: 250 g sugar; 2 eggs, at room temperature; 80 ml olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon zest; 60 ml lemon juice; 5 ml vanilla extract; 250 g all-purpose flour, divided; 7.5 g baking powder; 2.5 g salt; 240 ml buttermilk, at room temperature; Icing:; 120 g powdered sugar; 30 ml lemon juice; 30 ml heavy cream; 1.25 ml lemon zest, or to taste; Pinch of salt

This delightful lemon loaf is soft and tender, topped with a luscious lemon icing. It's a simple, one-bowl recipe that's easy to make and even easier to enjoy!

1 hr 40 min

easy

312kcal

calories

52g

carbohydrates

10g

fat

fiber

protein

257mg

sodium

32g

sugar

Brunch Snack Side Dish Bread American

Ingredients

250 g sugar

2 eggs, at room temperature

80 ml olive oil

2 tbsp lemon zest

60 ml lemon juice

5 ml vanilla extract

250 g all-purpose flour, divided

7.5 g baking powder

2.5 g salt

240 ml buttermilk, at room temperature

Icing:

120 g powdered sugar

30 ml lemon juice

30 ml heavy cream

1.25 ml lemon zest, or to taste

Pinch of salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 165°C (325°F). Grease an 8 1/2x4 1/2-inch loaf pan with non-stick spray.

Step 2

In a large bowl, whisk together sugar, eggs, olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon zest, 1/4 cup lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined. Add 125 grams of flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt and mix until just combined. Pour in buttermilk and mix until just combined. Add the remaining 125 grams of flour and mix until just combined.

Step 3

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and tap the pan on the counter a few times to remove large air bubbles.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for 60 to 65 minutes, or until the top springs back lightly when touched. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out clean. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for 30 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 5

To make the icing, whisk powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, cream, 1/4 teaspoon zest, and a pinch of salt together in a small bowl until smooth. Pour the icing over the cooled bread and allow it to set before slicing.