# Ingredient List:
→ Lemon Loaf
01 - 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - ½ teaspoon baking soda
04 - ¼ teaspoon salt
05 - ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
09 - ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
10 - ½ cup whole milk, room temperature
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Lemon Icing
12 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
13 - 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, cream softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
04 - Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
05 - Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until combined.
06 - Add half the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing gently. Pour in milk, then add remaining dry ingredients. Mix until just combined, avoiding overmixing.
07 - Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface.
08 - Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent loosely with foil after 40 minutes if browning too fast.
09 - Cool loaf in pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Whisk powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons lemon juice, adding more juice for thinner consistency if desired.
11 - Drizzle icing over cooled loaf and allow to set for 15 minutes before slicing.
