Go Back
Iced Lemon Loaf Recipe
Annie Graves

Iced Lemon Loaf

Indulge in this zesty Iced Lemon Loaf! Soft, moist, and topped with a sweet lemon glaze, it’s the perfect treat for any time of the day.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Lemon Loaf
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted and cooled
  • 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice about 2 lemons
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Lemon Glaze
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp fresh lemon juice adjust for desired consistency
  • Zest of 1 lemon optional, for extra zing
Substitutions
  • Vegan: Use plant-based yogurt and butter and a flax egg (1 tbsp flaxseed meal + 3 tbsp water) as an egg substitute.
  • Gluten-Free: Use a 1:1 gluten-free flour blend.
  • Low-Sugar: Use a sugar substitute like monk fruit or stevia.

Method
 

Preheat the Oven
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
Mix the Dry Ingredients
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. Set aside.
Prepare the Wet Ingredients
  1. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs, melted butter, yogurt (or sour cream), lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
Combine and Mix
  1. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  2. Be careful not to overmix—the batter should be smooth but slightly lumpy.
Bake the Lemon Loaf
  1. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
  2. Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  3. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
Make the Lemon Glaze
  1. While the loaf is cooling, whisk together the powdered sugar and fresh lemon juice in a small bowl.
  2. Adjust the consistency by adding more lemon juice if needed.
  3. If you like extra zing, stir in some lemon zest.
Glaze the Loaf
  1. Once the loaf has cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top, allowing it to run down the sides.
  2. Let the glaze set before slicing and serving.

Notes

Nutritional Information (Per Serving - 1 slice of lemon loaf with glaze):

  • Calories: 250-300
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Sugar: 25g


Notes/Advice:

  • Additions/Subtractions:
    • If you want extra lemony flavor, add an extra tablespoon of lemon juice and an additional teaspoon of lemon zest to the batter.
    • For a softer glaze, reduce the amount of powdered sugar or use a combination of lemon juice and milk.
    • For a decorative touch, sprinkle a little extra lemon zest or poppy seeds on top of the glaze before it sets.