Lemon Loaf The Best Recipe Ever

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (or vegetable oil)
• 1/2 cup whole milk (or buttermilk)
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon zest
• 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Lemon Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2 to 3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
2. Whisk dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.
3. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar and softened butter until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
4. Combine: Gradually alternate adding the dry ingredients and the milk to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined and smooth.
5. Bake: Pour the batter evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
6. Make the glaze: While the loaf cools slightly, whisk together the powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
7. Glaze and serve: Drizzle the lemon glaze generously over the warm loaf, letting it drip down the sides. Slice and serve.