Description
A delightful Zesty Lemon Loaf that brings a burst of sunshine to your table, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
Ingredients
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- 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 your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a loaf pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat the sugar and eggs until smooth.
- Add the lemon juice, lemon zest, vegetable oil, yogurt, and vanilla extract to the egg mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually combine the wet and dry ingredients until just blended.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan.
- Bake in the oven for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
Serve with a sprinkle of powdered sugar, or a dollop of whipped cream and fresh berries. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: lemon loaf, dessert, cake, baking, citrus