Description
Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf with a Lemon Glaze
This Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf is the perfect balance of zesty lemon and crunchy poppy seeds, topped with a sweet, tangy lemon glaze. A light and refreshing treat that pairs beautifully with your morning coffee or afternoon tea!
Ingredients:
For the Loaf:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon lemon zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
Directions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a loaf pan to prevent sticking.
Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour
, granulated sugar
, poppy seeds
, baking powder
, baking soda
, and salt
.
Prepare Wet Ingredients:
In another bowl, beat the softened butter
until creamy. Add the eggs
one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the sour cream
, fresh lemon juice
, lemon zest
, and vanilla extract
until well combined.
Combine and Mix:
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until everything is combined (be careful not to overmix).
Bake the Loaf:
Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out the top. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Cool the Loaf:
Let the loaf cool in the pan for about 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Prepare the Glaze:
While the loaf is cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar
, fresh lemon juice
, and lemon zest
to make the glaze.
Drizzle the Glaze:
Once the loaf has cooled completely, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top, allowing it to soak into the loaf for extra lemony goodness.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
Calories: 320 kcal per serving
Servings: 8 slices
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