LUSCIOUS LEMON LOAF

Luscious Lemon Loaf image

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 large eggs, at room temperature
1 cup sour cream
1/2 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 1/4 cups powdered sugar
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Spray a 9 x 5 inch metal loaf pan with nonstick baking spray with flour.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Add eggs, sour cream, oil, lemon zest and vanilla to flour mixture.
Using an electric mixer on med-low speed, heat for 1 minute, until blended.
Scrape sides and bottom of bowl with a spatula.
Beat on medium speed for 1 minute.
Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, make glaze: in a small saucepan, combine the sugar and lemon juice.
Bring to a boil over med-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved; remove from heat; use immediately.
Invert cake onto rack, then turn right side up.
Poke warm cake all over with a skewer, then pour glaze over top.
Let cool completely.
Meanwhile, make icing: in a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, butter, lemon juice and lemon zest until blended and smooth; use immediately.
Spread icing over top of cooled cake.