Ingredients
For the cake:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1/3 cup sour cream
1/4 cup milk
2 tablespoons lemon zest
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the lemon glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan or line it with parchment paper.
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
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In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the sour cream, milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until combined. Do not overmix.
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Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
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Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
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Let the cake cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled loaf.
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Allow the glaze to set before slicing and serving.