Description
Brighten your day with this Iced Lemon Pound Cake Loaf?a delightful blend of rich, buttery cake and zesty lemon glaze. This irresistible dessert features a moist texture and a perfect balance of sweet and tart flavors, making it an ideal treat for afternoon tea or as a light finish to dinner. With straightforward steps and readily available ingredients, you?ll impress family and friends with this elegant yet simple loaf. Get ready to indulge in a slice of sunshine that?s sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire.
Ingredients
1 ? cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
? cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
Juice and zest from 2 lemons
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350?F (175?C) and grease a standard loaf pan.
In one bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder. Set aside.
In another bowl, cream together butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, then fold in lemon juice and zest.
Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 55 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
While cooling, prepare the icing by mixing powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.
Notes
For added texture, consider folding in poppy seeds or fresh berries before baking. If you prefer a less sweet loaf, reduce the sugar by up to 25%. For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Protein: 3g