lemon loaf cake

ingredients

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• Zest of 2 lemons (about 2 Tbsp)
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 eggs, room temperature
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ¼ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup milk
• 1⅔ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tsp baking powder
• Lemon Glaze:
• 1½ cups powdered sugar
• 1 Tbsp lemon juice
• 1 Tbsp milk or cream
• 1 Tbsp butter, melted
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

directions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 1 lb loaf pan with parchment or grease it well.
2. 2 In a large bowl, rub the sugar and lemon zest together with your fingers, this infuses the sugar with the lemon flavor.
3. 3 Stir in melted butter, then add vanilla and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
4. 4 Mix in sour cream, milk, and lemon juice until combined.
5. 5 Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir until smooth — no lumps, but don't overmix!
6. 6 Pour into pan and bake 45 min–1 hour, until a knife inserted in the center comes out mostly clean.
7. 7 While the loaf cools, whisk all glaze ingredients together. Too thick? Add a teaspoon of milk at a time until it's pourable.
8. 8 Pour glaze over the cooled loaf, let it drip down the sides, and let it set before slicing.