Ingredients:

Lemon Loaf:
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 cup (200 g) granulated sugar
8 ounces (about 1 cup) sour cream, room temperature
2 tablespoons lemon zest (about 2 lemons)
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1-2 teaspoons lemon extract
½ cup vegetable oil
1 ½ cups (187.5 g) all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon kosher salt

Lemon Glaze:
1 cup (125 g) confectioners’ sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350°F and grease an 8½ x 4½-inch loaf pan.

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, add eggs, sugar, sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon extract. Beat until creamy. Slowly drizzle in oil.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture and mix until just combined. (Some lumps are okay.)
4. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 55-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out with only a few crumbs.
5. Allow the loaf to cool completely (about 30 minutes).

Lemon Glaze

1. In a medium bowl, combine the confectioners’ sugar and lemon juice.
2. Whisk until smooth.
3. Pour the glaze over the cooled loaf and serve.

Enjoy your delightful homemade Lemon Loaf! 🍋