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Iced Lemon Loaf Cake
This iced lemon loaf cake is an easy and delicious recipe for lemon lovers! A moist and tender lemon cake topped with a thick lemon glaze.
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 1h 5m⏳ Prep: 30 min🔥 Cook: 35 min👤 Courtney📖 cakemehometonight
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- pan
- oven
- bowl
- mixing bowl
- spatula
📝 Preparation Steps
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Lemon Loaf Cake
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Preheat oven to 350° F. Prepare a 9-inch loaf pan with nonstick cooking spray and parchment paper.
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In a large mixing bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add room temperature unsalted butter and granulated sugar. Cream the butter and sugar on medium speed for a few minutes until well combined.
granulated sugar1 cup
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Add room temperature eggs and continue to mix until smooth. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl.
eggs (room temperature)2
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Add lemon juice, lemon zest, and heavy cream. Continue to mix on medium speed until well combined.
lemon juice (fresh squeezed)2 tbsplemon zest1 tbsp
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Add all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix on low speed until just combined. Do not overmix. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula to ensure the ingredients are mixed.
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Pour the batter into the loaf pan and spread evenly.
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Bake for approximately ⏱️ 35-40 minutes until the loaf is baked through. You can test for doneness by inserting a toothpick in the center of the loaf cake. When removed, it should come out clean.
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Allow the lemon loaf to cool in the pan for about ⏱️ 15 minutes. Remove the loaf from the pan and transfer to a wire rack to cool to room temperature.
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Lemon Glaze
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Combine powdered sugar, lemon juice, and heavy cream. Mix until combined, smooth, and thick.
lemon juice (fresh squeezed)2 tbsp
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Pour the lemon glaze over the cooled lemon loaf and spread over the loaf.
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