Extra-Moist Lemon Loaf Recipe 🍋 | Soft, Tender & Full of Lemon Flavor

This extra-moist lemon loaf is soft, tender, and packed with fresh lemon flavor. 🍋🤎 Made with fresh lemon zest, sour cream, lemon juice, and a sweet lemon glaze, this loaf stays beautifully moist and has the perfect balance of bright citrus flavor and sweetness. It’s an easy homemade lemon loaf that’s perfect for dessert, brunch, or anytime you’re craving something fresh and comforting. Extra-Moist Lemon Loaf Ingredients For the loaf 1½ cups all-purpose flour — 180 g 1 tsp baking powder — 4 g ¼ tsp baking soda — 1 g ¼ tsp salt — 1.5 g 1 cup granulated sugar — 200 g Zest of 3 lemons 2 large eggs, room temperature ½ cup sour cream — 120 g ¼ cup fresh lemon juice — 60 mL ½ cup neutral oil — 120 mL 2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled — 28 g 1 tsp vanilla extract — 5 mL ½ tsp lemon extract — 2.5 mL For the lemon syrup ¼ cup fresh lemon juice — 60 mL ¼ cup granulated sugar — 50 g Zest of 1 lemon For the glaze 1½ cups powdered sugar — 180 g 2–3 Tbsp fresh lemon juice — 30–45 mL ½ tsp lemon zest Tiny pinch of salt Optional: 1 Tbsp milk or heavy cream — 15 mL Directions 1. Preheat oven to 350°F / 175°C. Grease an 8½ x 4½-inch loaf pan and line with parchment paper. 2. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 3. In a large bowl, combine the sugar and zest of 3 lemons. Rub the zest into the sugar until fragrant. 4. Whisk in the eggs. 5. Add the sour cream, lemon juice, oil, melted butter, vanilla, and lemon extract. Whisk until smooth. 6. Add the dry ingredients and gently fold just until combined. Do not overmix. 7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. 8. Bake for 45–55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out with a few moist crumbs. 9. While the loaf bakes, make the lemon syrup by gently heating the lemon juice, sugar, and zest until the sugar dissolves. 10. Let the baked loaf rest for about 10 minutes. Poke small holes over the top and slowly spoon or brush the warm lemon syrup over the loaf. 11. Cool completely before glazing. 12. Whisk the powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and salt together until smooth. Add up to 1 Tbsp / 15 mL milk or cream if needed for your desired consistency. 13. Spoon the glaze over the cooled loaf and allow it to set before slicing. If you enjoy easy desserts and comforting homemade recipes, subscribe to Recipes Made Beautiful, Made with Love. 🤎 #LemonLoaf #LemonLoafRecipe #LemonCake #EasyBaking #DessertRecipe #RecipesMadeBeautiful