Best 6 How To Make Lemon Loaf Recipes

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**Lemon Loaf: A Delightful Treat for Any Occasion**

Indulge in the delightful aroma and taste of freshly baked lemon loaf, a classic treat that has been enjoyed for generations. This versatile cake is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy breakfast, an afternoon snack, or a special dessert. With its moist and tender crumb, bright lemon flavor, and sweet glaze, lemon loaf is sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.

This article provides a collection of carefully curated lemon loaf recipes that cater to different dietary preferences and skill levels. From a classic lemon loaf recipe that uses simple ingredients to a gluten-free and vegan variation, you'll find the perfect recipe to suit your needs.

For those who love the traditional lemon loaf, the classic recipe offers a straightforward approach to creating a moist and flavorful cake. With a combination of butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and lemon zest, this recipe yields a golden-brown loaf that is bursting with citrusy goodness.

If you're looking for a healthier alternative, the gluten-free and vegan lemon loaf recipe is an excellent choice. Using almond flour, coconut sugar, and plant-based milk, this recipe creates a delicious and nutritious loaf that is perfect for those with dietary restrictions.

For a unique twist on the classic lemon loaf, the lemon blueberry loaf recipe combines the zesty flavor of lemon with the sweetness of blueberries. This recipe uses fresh or frozen blueberries to create a moist and flavorful loaf that is perfect for brunch or a summer picnic.

And for those who love a sweet and tangy glaze, the lemon loaf with lemon glaze recipe is sure to impress. This recipe features a simple lemon glaze that adds a glossy sheen and extra burst of lemon flavor to the already delectable loaf.

With these recipes, you'll be able to create a delicious and memorable lemon loaf that will be enjoyed by family and friends alike. So preheat your oven and let's embark on a delightful baking journey!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

EASY LEMON LOAF



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Reintroducing our easy lemon loaf! We heard your feedback on our 3-Ingredient Lemon Loaf, so we took it back to our test kitchens. With a couple of added ingredients, this lemon loaf cake is one that everyone can agree on.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 box Betty Crocker™ Super Moist™ white cake mix
2 containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Original yogurt lemon burst
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
2 eggs
2 teaspoons coarse sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease 9x5-inch loaf pan with shortening; lightly sprinkle with flour.
  • In large bowl, beat cake mix, yogurt, melted butter, lemon peel and eggs with electric mixer on low speed until ingredients are moistened; scrape bottom and side of bowl. Beat 2 minutes on medium speed. Pour batter in pan. Sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  • Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center of loaf comes out clean. Cool in pan on cooling rack 10 minutes; run metal spatula around edge of loaf to loosen. Remove from pan to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90.9, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 51.3 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 13.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g

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

LEMON POUND CAKE LOAVES



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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

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup sour cream
ICING:
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice

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 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.

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.

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:

  • Use fresh lemons: Fresh lemons provide the best flavor and aroma to your lemon loaf.
  • Zest your lemons finely: Finely zesting your lemons will release more flavor and aroma into your loaf.
  • Cream your butter and sugar until light and fluffy: This will help to incorporate air into your batter, resulting in a lighter and more tender loaf.
  • Add your eggs one at a time: This will help to prevent the batter from curdling.
  • Fold in your dry ingredients gently: Overmixing the batter can result in a tough loaf.
  • Bake your loaf until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean: This will ensure that your loaf is cooked through.
  • Let your loaf cool completely before slicing: This will help to prevent the loaf from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Lemon loaf is a classic and delicious treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its bright and citrusy flavor, it is sure to please everyone. Follow these tips and you will be able to make a perfect lemon loaf every time.

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