Description
A delightful and moist lemon-flavored loaf, perfect for breakfast or a sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat sugar and eggs until smooth.
- Add lemon juice, lemon zest, oil, yogurt, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture and mix well.
- Gradually combine wet and dry ingredients until just blended.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with powdered sugar or lemon glaze. Store wrapped at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: lemon loaf, quick bread, dessert, baking, citrus, sweet snack