Ultra buttery and bursting with fresh lemon flavor, this Lemon Loaf Pound Cake is a spring favorite! The batter takes just minutes to make and will win the heart of any Starbucks lover!
2tablespoonsfresh lemon zest (from about 3 lemons)
2tablespoonsfresh lemon juice (from about 1 lemon)
4large eggs, at room temperature
1/4cup(57 grams) sour cream or plain yogurt,at room temperature
2sticks (227 grams) unsalted butter,melted and cooled
For the glaze:
1cup(125 grams) powdered sugar
1tablespoonfresh lemon juice
1tablespoonmilk or cream
Instructions
Make the loaf:
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease a 9 by 5-inch loaf pan.
In a large mixing bowl, sift together the cake flour, all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
In the bowl of a food processor or high-speed blender, combine the sugar and lemon zest. Pulse a few times to evenly distribute the zest. Add the lemon juice, eggs, and sour cream and pulse until combined. On low speed, gradually drizzle in the melted butter in a slow steady stream until well combined.
Make a well in the dry ingredient mixture. Pour in the wet ingredients. Mix gently with a rubber spatula until just combined. Batter will be slightly thin.
Pour mixture into prepared pan and spread evenly. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached, about 50 minutes if using a metal pan, or once an internal temperature of 200-205°F is reached. If using a glass or ceramic pan, decrease your baking temperature to 325°F and increase your baking time by about 10 minutes.
Cool in pan for 15 to 20 minutes then run a thin flexible knife around the edges before inverting onto a wire rack and cool completely.
Make the glaze:
In a small bowl, whisk together the glaze ingredients until thick but pourable. Add more juice or milk to thin out or more sugar to thicken until your desired consistency. Spoon over the loaf, letting it drip down the sides if desired. Let set for 15 minutes before slicing and serving.
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Notes
The glazed loaf can be covered in foil or plastic wrap and stored at room temperature for up to 2 days.