Are you craving a sweet and zesty treat? Look no further than the delectable lemon loaf cake recipe from Tasty. With its moist and fluffy crumb, tangy lemon flavor, and irresistible glaze, this classic dessert is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a beginner in the kitchen, this easy-to-follow recipe will guide you through each step of the process, ensuring a perfect loaf cake every time. So, preheat your oven, gather your ingredients, and let's embark on a culinary journey to create a truly unforgettable lemon loaf cake.
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LEMON LOAF CAKE
I made this cake purely as an experiment. Wow did it come through! I had been craving a lemon-flavored something for a while and this completely satisfied it. It's sweet, yet retains that delicious tart lemon zing and flavor. My dad loved it.
Provided by seth martin
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Lemon Dessert Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
- Beat the butter and sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until light and fluffy. The mixture should be noticeably lighter in color. Add the room temperature eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Beat in the sour cream, vanilla, and lemon peel. Beat for an additional 2 minutes. Batter will look curdled. Combine flour, cornstarch, salt, and baking soda in a separate bowl. Pour the flour mixture into the egg mixture, mixing until just incorporated. Pour the batter into a prepared 8x4 inch loaf pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool in the pans for 5 minutes before removing to cool completely on a plate.
- To make glaze: Whisk together the lemon juice and powdered sugar. Pour glaze over entire cake and allow cake to cool while the glaze is soaked in.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.7 calories, Carbohydrate 53.2 g, Cholesterol 62.2 mg, Fat 12.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 264 mg, Sugar 34.9 g
LEMON POUND CAKE LOAVES
My family always asks for this love-me-tender lemon loaf cake. Sometimes, I shake things up and make cupcakes with the batter. So awesome for brunch! -Lola Baxter, Winnebago, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 2 mini loaves (6 piece each).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Grease and flour two 5-3/4x3x2-in loaf pans., In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in lemon zest and extracts. In another bowl, whisk flour, salt and baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition., Transfer to prepared pans. Bake 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans 10 minutes before removing to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, mix icing ingredients. Spoon over loaves. Freeze option: Do not make icing. Securely wrap cooled loaves in plastic wrap and foil, then freeze. To use, thaw at room temperature. Prepare icing as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 201mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
LEMON LOAF CAKE RECIPE BY TASTY
Learn how to make your favorite coffee shop's signature pastry. It's lemony, sweet, decadent, and worth the wait.
Provided by Katie Aubin
Categories Desserts
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Make the cake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease a 9x5-inch (22 x 12 cm) loaf pan with nonstick spray and line with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar with an electric hand mixer until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes.
- Add the eggs, 1 at a time, and beat to incorporate, scraping down the side of the bowl between additions.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the sour cream, lemon juice and zest, and vanilla until smooth.
- In a separate medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Alternately add the dry and wet ingredients to the batter, about ⅓ at a time, starting and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat between each addition until just combined.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Let cool completely in the pan, about 1 hour.
- Make the lemon icing: Sift the powdered sugar into a medium bowl. Add the lemon juice and milk and whisk until smooth.
- Pour the icing evenly over the top of the cake, spreading to reach the edges of the pan. Let the glaze set completely, about 30 minutes.
- Transfer to a serving platter, slice, and serve.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 607 calories, Carbohydrate 91 grams, Fat 24 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 71 grams
GLAZED LEMON POUND CAKE LOAF RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: butter, white sugar, large eggs, lemon zest, lemon juice, vanilla, all purpose flour, table salt, baking soda, baking powder, sour cream, icing, lemon juice
Provided by Addison Anderson
Categories Desserts
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 325 °F. Spray an 8×4-inch loaf pan with baking spray and line with a piece of parchment paper that covers the bottom and long sides, with an inch or so extending past the top of the pan (these will be the "handles" to lift the loaf out of the pan).
- In a large bowl with an electric mixer or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the butter with the sugar until light-colored and fluffy. Add the eggs one at a time and beat in well after each addition, scraping down the sides of the bowl, as needed. Beat in the lemon zest, lemon juice and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together well the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. With the mixer on low, add the flour mixture to the butter mixture alternately with the sour cream, starting with ⅓ of the flour, ½ of the sour cream, ⅓ of the flour, the last of the sour cream, then finally the last of the flour.
- Scrape into the prepared 8×4-inch loaf pan and level batter. Bake in a preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a tester inserted in the centre comes out clean.
- Allow to cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then run a knife along the short ends and use the parchment paper edges to lift and remove from pan. Allow to cool on a cooling rack.
- While the loaf is still a little warm, prepare the glaze, adding enough lemon juice to make a pourable glaze. Place a baking tray under the cooling rack to catch any drips and spoon glaze slowly over top of loaf, allowing it to drip down the sides a bit. Cool completely, then slice and serve.
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use melted butter instead of oil.
- To make the cake extra moist, add a cup of sour cream or yogurt to the batter.
- For a zesty lemon flavor, add 1 tablespoon of lemon zest to the batter.
- If you don't have a loaf pan, you can bake the cake in a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- To prevent the cake from sticking to the pan, grease and flour the pan before pouring in the batter.
- Bake the cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the cake cool completely before frosting it.
Conclusion:
Lemon loaf cake is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is moist, flavorful, and easy to make. With the tips provided in this article, you can make a delicious lemon loaf cake that will impress your friends and family.
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