Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract and lemon zest.
- Combine lemon juice and milk in a small bowl.
- Add flour mixture to butter mixture in three additions, alternating with lemon juice mixture, beginning and ending with flour. Mix just until combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 50-60 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool in pan for 15 minutes, then remove to wire rack.
- Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Pour over warm cake.
- Let cake cool completely to set glaze. Garnish with additional lemon zest before serving.
Notes
Cake stays moist for up to 4 days at room temperature when stored in airtight container. Can be frozen for up to 3 months.
