Super Moist and Velvety Lemon Loaf Cake

Have lots of lemons in your house? Make them into this super moist and velvety lemon loaf cake by Savor Easy. It’s zesty, tangy, and refreshing. This easy dessert recipe is bursting with lemony goodness and glazed with sweet icing on top. It’s the perfect cake for any gathering. Read on or watch the video below to learn how to make a lemon loaf from scratch.

Ingredients

• 1 cup of sugar
• 2 teaspoons of lemon zest
• 1/2 cup of softened butter
• 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
• 1 and 1/2 cup of all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1/2 cup of milk

For the lemon glaze:

• 1/3 cup of icing sugar
• 2 tablespoons of lemon juice

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Instructions:

Step 1:

In a bowl, add 1 cup of sugar and 2 teaspoons of lemon zest. Mix using a spatula or spoon. Next, add 1/2 cup of softened butter and combine with the sugar. Pour 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Switch to a whisk and mix until light and fluffy or pale yellow.

Step 2:

Add 2 eggs one at a time and mix after every addition. Next, add two tablespoons of lemon juice and whisk. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.

Step 3:

Sift 1 and 1/2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt into the same bowl. Mix until there are no traces of flour.

Step 4:

Pour 1/2 cup of milk and combine well with a whisk until smooth. Do not overmix the batter.

Step 5:

Pour the mixture into an 8x3x3 inches loaf pan with parchment paper. Spread the top with a spatula and thump the pan on a surface until leveled.

Step 6:

Place in a preheated oven at 320 degrees F and bake for 40 to 50 minutes.

Step 7:

While the cake is in the oven, make the lemon glaze. In a bowl, combine icing sugar and lemon juice. Mix until smooth and thick.

Step 8:

Take the cake out of the oven and glaze. Put some more lemon zest on top. Slice the cake, place it on a plate, then serve. Enjoy!

Super Moist and Velvety Lemon Loaf Cake