Easy Lemon Loaf Cake

Easy Lemon Loaf Cake

from divascancook.com
100 min

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened ((1 stick))
  • 1/4 cup butter-flavored shortening
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons lemon extract
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest ((see note))
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 8-10 drops yellow food coloring ((optional))
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Lemon zest ((to garnish the top))

Directions

  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 325 F. Grease and flour a 9x5 loaf pan and set aside.

  2. 2

    In a large bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

  3. 3

    In a large bowl cream together granulate sugar with butter and butter-flavored shortening.

  4. 4

    Mix in eggs, one at a time, until combined.

  5. 5

    Stir in lemon extract, vanilla extract, lemon zest and sour cream.

  6. 6

    Gradually mix the dry ingredients with the wet ingredients, while alternating with the lemon juice and milk. (Batter should be fluffy and no streaks of flour remaining)

  7. 7

    Batter will be pale yellow. On low speed mix, add in the enough yellow food coloring to achieve your desired shade. (if desired)

  8. 8

    Spoon batter into prepared pan. Shake and tap the pan on the counter to release any air bubbles and level out the batter.

  9. 9

    Bake for 1 hour and 10 minutes (check on it at the 1 hour mark. (Glass pans will cook a bit faster)

  10. 10

    Remove from oven and let cool (Keep in mind, cake will continue to cook as it cool)