Lemon Loaf (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the Lemon Loaf
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1⅓ cup flour
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1¾ teaspoon baking powder
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½ teaspoon salt
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½ cup butter, softened
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⅔ cup sugar
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3 eggs
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1 cup sour cream
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1½ tablespoons lemon zest (roughly the amount from one lemon)
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
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1 tablespoon lemon extract (not lemon oil!)
→ For the Lemon Glaze
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1 cup powdered sugar
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1 tablespoon lemon juice
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1 tablespoon milk
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1 tablespoon butter, melted
# Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 4×8 inch or 5×9 inch loaf pan.
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Stir together flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl and set aside.
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In a separate mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
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Beat in eggs, sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon extract until well combined.
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Add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and stir together until completely combined. Be careful not to overmix.
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Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and bake for about 60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Remove from oven and let rest for 10 minutes in the pan. Then loosen the edges of the loaf from the pan with a butter knife or icing spatula, and turn the loaf onto a wire rack to cool completely.
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Combine powdered sugar, lemon juice, milk, and melted butter in a bowl. Stir until smooth and no lumps remain.
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Drizzle the glaze over the completely cooled lemon loaf, and spread with the back of a spoon. Allow the glaze to set for a few minutes, then slice and serve!
# Notes:
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Be sure to use lemon extract, not lemon oil, which has a much stronger flavor.
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For extra lemon flavor, you can poke small holes in the warm loaf and brush with additional lemon juice before cooling.
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The loaf will stay fresh in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerated for up to a week.
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This loaf can be frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and bring to room temperature before serving.