The Ultimate Lemon Loaf 🍋

The Ultimate Lemon Loaf 🍋

There’s something about lemon desserts that always feels a bit special, and this Ultimate Lemon Loaf is no exception. Bursting with fresh lemon flavor, this cake is tangy, moist, and topped with a luscious lemon icing or syrup to elevate it further. It’s the perfect accompaniment to your afternoon tea or as a sweet treat to end your meal. Here’s how to make this delightful lemon loaf.

Ingredients:

For the cake:

• 200 gr (1 cup) sugar
• 120 gr (1 stick) melted butter 🧈
• 165 gr eggs (about 3 eggs) 🥚
• Zest of 1 lemon 🍋
• 150 gr (1 1/4 cup) flour 🌾
• 80 gr lemon juice (about 2 lemons, depending on their size) 🍋
• 1/2 tsp baking powder

For the lemon icing:

• 25 gr lemon juice (1/2 lemon) 🍋
• 130 gr (1 1/3 cup) icing sugar

Substitute lemon syrup for the icing:

• 100 gr lemon juice (about 2-3 lemons, depending on their size) 🍋
• 100 gr (1/2 cup) sugar

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F).
2. In a bowl, mix the melted butter, sugar, and lemon zest.
3. Add the eggs, flour, and baking powder to the mixture and mix well. Then add the lemon juice and mix again.
4. Line your cake tin with baking paper and pour the batter, filling the tin about 2/3 full.
5. Bake for 30-40 minutes. The cake is done when a knife comes out dry after pricking the cake.
6. Cool the cake on a rack until tepid, then wrap it in cling film and let it cool completely.

For the lemon icing:

7. Once the lemon loaf is at room temperature, prepare the glaze by mixing the icing sugar with the lemon juice.
8. Pour the icing over the loaf placed on a cooling rack with a plate underneath to catch any drips.
9. Smooth out the icing using a knife or a spatula, ensuring a thin, even layer covers the loaf.
10. Bake the icing-coated loaf for 8 minutes at 100°C (210°F) to dry the icing, which should now be silky to the touch.

If using lemon syrup instead:

7. Simmer lemon juice and sugar in a pan until it forms a syrup.
8. Poke holes in the cake and pour the syrup over it for added moisture and lemon flavor.

Quick Facts:

• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cooking Time: 40 minutes
• Total Time: 55 minutes
• Calories: 250 kcal per serving
• Servings: 8

This lemon loaf promises a burst of sunshine with every slice, offering a perfect balance of tart and sweet. Whether you choose the classic icing or the extra moist syrup version, it’s sure to be a hit. Enjoy baking and indulging in your very own slice of lemon heaven! 🍰🍋

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