This moist lemon loaf cake is soft, buttery, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor. With a tender crumb and a light sweet glaze on top, it’s perfect for breakfast, dessert, or tea time!
📝 Ingredients
For the Cake:
200 g all-purpose flour (1½ cups)
150 g sugar (¾ cup)
3 eggs
120 ml milk (½ cup)
120 ml vegetable oil (½ cup)
1 tablespoon lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon baking powder
Pinch of salt
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons lemon juice
👩🍳 Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Batter
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease a loaf pan.
In a bowl, whisk eggs and sugar until light and fluffy. Add milk, oil, vanilla, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Mix well.
Step 2: Add Dry Ingredients
In another bowl, mix flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to the wet mixture and stir until smooth.
Step 3: Bake
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan. Bake for 40–45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Step 4: Cool
Let the cake cool completely before glazing.
Step 5: Prepare the Glaze
Mix powdered sugar with lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cake.
