Introduction
This lemon glazed loaf cake is soft, moist, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor. With a tender crumb and a sweet-tangy lemon glaze on top, it’s a perfect treat for breakfast, afternoon tea, or dessert.
Ingredients
For the loaf cake
• 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup vegetable oil or melted butter
• ½ cup yogurt or sour cream
• Zest of 2 lemons
• ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the lemon glaze
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
• Preheat oven to 170°C (340°F).
• Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.
• Sift dry ingredients together and set aside.
How to Make
• In a bowl, whisk sugar and eggs until pale and fluffy.
• Add oil (or butter), yogurt, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
• Mix until smooth.
• Gradually fold in dry ingredients without overmixing.
• Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
• Bake for 45–55 minutes until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
• Let cake cool for 10 minutes, then remove from pan.
• Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice to make glaze.
• Drizzle glaze over cooled cake.
Variations
• Add poppy seeds for lemon poppy seed loaf.
• Replace lemon with orange for a citrus twist.
• Add blueberries or raspberries to the batter.
• Use coconut yogurt for dairy-free option.
Tips
• Use fresh lemons for best flavor.
• Do not overmix the batter to keep the cake soft.
• Let cake cool fully before glazing.
• Store wrapped at room temperature up to 3 days.
Conclusion
Lemon glazed loaf cake is a simple yet elegant bake that delivers bright flavor and irresistible softness. Easy to prepare and loved by all, it’s a must-have recipe for lemon lovers.
