Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 2 cups granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup lemon zest
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- Cream the butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Incorporate the flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl, then alternate adding this with lemon juice and zest to the butter mixture.
- Bake the batter for 60-70 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool the cake for 10 minutes in the pan before transferring it to a wire rack.
- Mix the powdered sugar with lemon juice to make the glaze, then drizzle over the cooled cake.
- Slice and serve to enjoy!
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute butter with a plant-based spread and use coconut sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian