Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
- In medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In large bowl, cream butter, sugar and lemon zest until light and fluffy.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Alternately add flour mixture and milk, mixing just until combined.
- Stir in ¼ cup lemon juice until batter is smooth.
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and bake for 45-50 minutes.
- While cooling, whisk powdered sugar and remaining lemon juice for glaze.
- Drizzle glaze over completely cooled loaf before slicing.
Notes
For best results, use fresh lemons. Store covered at room temperature for 3 days or freeze unglazed loaf for up to 3 months.