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Zesty Lemon Loaf: Brighten Your Day with This Treat!

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Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest (from about 2 lemons)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup buttermilk
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • For the glaze: 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
  3. In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the lemon zest and vanilla extract.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the buttermilk and lemon juice. Begin and end with the dry ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. 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.
  7. Allow the loaf to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack to cool completely.
  8. For the glaze, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.

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