Classic Glazed Lemon Loaf

 

Ingredients

For the loaf:

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 large eggs

½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp lemon zest

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the glaze:

1 cup powdered sugar

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

2. In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.

3. In another bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in sour cream, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.

5. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing just until combined.

6. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

7. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan.

8. Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice for the glaze, then pour over the cooled loaf.

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Sugar-Free Glazed Lemon Loaf (Low-Carb/Keto)

Ingredients

For the loaf:

1 ½ cups almond flour

¼ cup coconut flour

1 tsp baking powder

½ tsp salt

½ cup unsalted butter, softened

¾ cup granulated erythritol or monk fruit sweetener

3 large eggs

½ cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

¼ cup fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp lemon zest

1 tsp vanilla extract

For the glaze:

½ cup powdered erythritol

2 tbsp fresh lemon juice

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan.

2. In a bowl, mix almond flour, coconut flour, baking powder, and salt.

3. In another bowl, beat butter and sweetener until fluffy.

4. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, lemon juice, zest, and vanilla.

5. Gradually mix in dry ingredients.

6. Pour batter into the pan and bake for 40–50 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

7. Cool before removing from the pan.

8. Mix powdered erythritol and lemon juice for the glaze, then drizzle over the loaf.

Would you like any modifications to fit your taste?