Spring is in the air, and what better way to welcome this new season than with a thick slice of bright and zesty lemon loaf. This citrus cake topped with a sweet glaze is a simple recipe that does not require any fancy equipment. The loaf has a dense crumb infused with both lemon zest and juice. This fresh treat pairs perfectly with an afternoon cup of tea. Here comes the sun!
If you don’t have a zester (a worthy investment for your baking) you can use a cheese grater. Be careful not to grate too much. You don’t want the bitter white part of the rind.
Rubbing the lemon zest into the granulated sugar by hand will help release the fragrant citrus flavour and infuse it into the sugar.
Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best taste. Once you’ve zested the lemon, it becomes even easier to squeeze out the lemon juice.
Kitchen scale
Oven thermometer
9 X 5 inch loaf pan
Parchment paper
Bowl
Spatula
Measuring cup
1/8 tsp, 1/2 tsp, 1 tsp, 1 tbsp
zester
Wire rack
Bon appétit!
xo
Ariane
Spring is in the air, and what better way to welcome this new season than with a thick slice of bright and zesty lemon loaf. This citrus cake topped with a sweet glaze is a simple recipe that does not require any fancy equipment. Here comes the sun!
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