Best 6 Best Lemon Loaf Ever Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey of delightful lemon loaf creations, a timeless classic reinvented with a variety of enticing recipes. From the traditional to the unique, embark on a baking adventure that will tantalize your taste buds. Discover the secrets of a moist and flavorful crumb, complemented by a zesty lemon glaze that adds a burst of citrusy perfection. Elevate your loaf with culinary twists such as poppy seeds, blueberries, and cream cheese, transforming it into a symphony of flavors. Whether you prefer a classic, tangy loaf or a decadent, cream cheese-filled delight, these recipes offer endless possibilities to satisfy your sweet cravings.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BEST HOMEMADE LEMON BREAD



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A delicious Lemony Sweet bread with a simple glaze.

Provided by Rosemary Molloy

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h35m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 tablespoon grated lemon zest ((zest from 1 lemon))
2 1/4 cups all purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
3/4 teaspoon salt*
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
3/4 cup butter softened*
3 eggs (large)
3/4 cup milk I used 2%)
4 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice (I used 1 medium lemon)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 350° (180° celsius), grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and 1 1/4 cups of sugar, add the softened butter and with a pastry blender or fork blend together until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the lemon zest.
  • In a small bowl add the eggs and beat lightly with a fork, add the milk and beat until combined. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir just until the flour is moistened. Do not over mix.
  • In prepared loaf pan add the batter and bake for approximately 60 minutes, (this all depends on the oven, could be a little more or a little less) or until tooth pick comes out clean. Cool 15 - 20 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 kcal, Carbohydrate 39 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 72 mg, Sodium 270 mg, Sugar 21 g, ServingSize 1 serving

LEMON LOAF: THE BEST RECIPE EVER!!!



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A little bit of sweetness, a whole lot of tanginess and a melt in your mouth texture... all courtesy of this Extra Moist Lemony Lemon Loaf.

Provided by Maria Vannelli RD

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups all-purpose flour (284 grams)
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
1 1/4 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs (room temperature)
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup milk (room temperature)
1/2 cup icing sugar (sifted)
1/4 cup lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350℉ (175°C) .
  • Grease and flour (or use non-stick spray) a 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
  • Sift together flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Stir in lemon zest. Set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl of stand mixer beat butter on medium speed for 2-3 minutes.
  • Gradually add the sugar and continue beating for another 2-3 minutes.
  • Add eggs, one at a time. Make sure you scrape the bottom of your bowl.
  • Add lemon juice (the batter will curdle).
  • Alternate addition of flour and milk (in 2 additions). Mix on low speed until combined. Do not over mix.
  • If using add-ins, combine gently at this point.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 60-75 minutes until golden and cake tester comes out clean.
  • Transfer pan to a rack where it can cool down for about 10 minutes before removing loaf to cool down completely on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 serving, Calories 202 kcal, Carbohydrate 32 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 46 mg, Sodium 87 mg, Sugar 20 g

OUR FAVOURITE LEMON LOAF



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This is soooo nummmmy!! for lemon lovers. Very good warm or cold. (have been making this for years and cannot remember where it came from, probably from my Mom.)

Provided by Derf2440

Categories     Quick Breads

Time 1h10m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup shortening (We prefer butter)
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk, 2% is fine
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lemon, rind of
1 lemon, juice of
1/4 cup sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating until creamy.
  • Blend in milk.
  • In another bowl, mix together flour, baking powder, salt and lemon rind.
  • Pour into batter.
  • Stir to moisten.
  • Scrape into greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan.
  • Bake in 350f degree oven for 55 to 60 minutes.
  • Cool in pan for 5 minutes.
  • Remove to rack and while still hot, with a toothpick poke holes all over the top of the loaf, and spoon glaze evenly over.
  • Cool.
  • Glaze: Combine lemon juice and sugar in saucepan.
  • Stir and heat till sugar is dissolved.
  • Spoon evenly over top of hot loaf.

LEMON BREAD



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I often bake this sunshiny-sweet lemon bread when company's due. It has a loaf-like texture. -Kathy Scott, Lingle, Wyoming

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 55m

Yield 1 loaf (12 slices).

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup 2% milk
GLAZE:
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs, lemon zest and juice. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. , Pour into a greased 8x4-in. loaf pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 40-45 minutes. Cool in pan 15 minutes before removing to a wire rack. Combine glaze ingredients; immediately drizzle over bread. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 143mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

LEMON CAKE



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Get Ina Garten's Lemon Cake recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network. The lemon comes twofold: in the cake and in the glaze, which keeps everything moist.

Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 (8-inch) loaves

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided
4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
1/3 cup grated lemon zest (6 to 8 large lemons)
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, divided
3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
3 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour 2 (8 1/2 by 4 1/4 by 2 1/2-inch) loaf pans. You may also line the bottom with parchment paper, if desired.
  • Cream the butter and 2 cups granulated sugar in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, until light and fluffy, about 5 minutes. With the mixer on medium speed, add the eggs, 1 at a time, and the lemon zest.
  • Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a bowl. In another bowl, combine 1/4 cup lemon juice, the buttermilk, and vanilla. Add the flour and buttermilk mixtures alternately to the batter, beginning and ending with the flour. Divide the batter evenly between the pans, smooth the tops, and bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until a cake tester comes out clean.
  • Combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar with 1/2 cup lemon juice in a small saucepan and cook over low heat until the sugar dissolves. When the cakes are done, allow to cool for 10 minutes. Remove the cakes from the pans and set them on a rack set over a tray or sheet pan; spoon the lemon syrup over them. Allow the cakes to cool completely.
  • For the glaze, combine the confectioners' sugar and the lemon juice in a bowl, mixing with a wire whisk until smooth. Pour over the tops of the cakes and allow the glaze to drizzle down the sides.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 400 calorie, Fat 13 grams, SaturatedFat 9 grams, Cholesterol 86 milligrams, Sodium 235 milligrams, Carbohydrate 66 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Protein 5 grams, Sugar 47 grams

BEST LEMON LOAF EVER



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Seriously amazing lemon loaf cake. It was gone in a few hours. The icing makes it that much better.

Provided by Flower_In_Bloom

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Lemon Dessert Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons butter, softened
3 eggs, at room temperature
⅓ cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 teaspoon lemon extract
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup vegetable oil
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon lemon zest
½ teaspoon lemon extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
  • Whisk flour, salt, baking powder, and baking soda in a bowl. Cream sugar and butter in a separate bowl with an electric mixer. Add eggs, lemon juice, lemon zest, lemon extract, and vanilla; beat until incorporated.
  • Pour the egg mixture into the flour mixture; whisk until smooth. Add oil and mix well. Pour into the prepared loaf pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
  • While the cake is cooling, mix powdered sugar, milk, lemon zest, and lemon extract in a bowl until smooth. Pour over the cooled loaf. Slice up the loaf when the icing sets.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.7 calories, Carbohydrate 60.9 g, Cholesterol 69.3 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 300.4 mg, Sugar 41.9 g

Tips:

- Ensure your oven is preheated properly before baking the lemon loaf. This helps the loaf rise evenly and prevents a dense texture. - Use fresh lemons for the best flavor. If you only have bottled lemon juice, use twice the amount specified in the recipe. - Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can result in a tough, dense loaf. Mix just until the ingredients are combined. - Bake the loaf until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overbaking can dry out the loaf. - Allow the loaf to cool completely before glazing it. This helps the glaze set properly. - Store the lemon loaf in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. You can also freeze the loaf for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Conclusion:

With its moist, tender crumb, tangy lemon flavor, and sweet glaze, this lemon loaf is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. Follow the tips above for a perfect loaf every time. Enjoy a slice of delicious lemon loaf with a cup of tea or coffee for a delightful snack or breakfast treat. It's also a great dessert option for potlucks and bake sales.

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