Bright, buttery, and made for coffee breaks. A simple lemon loaf with plenty of fresh citrus and a soft, tender crumb.
0 calories
½ cup / 115g unsalted butter, softened
1 cup / 200g regular sugar, Resugar Original, or Resugar Zero
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1½ cups / 190g all-purpose flour
1½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup / 120ml whole milk
¼ cup / 60ml fresh lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
Heat oven to 350°F / 175°C. Grease and line a standard loaf pan.
Beat the butter and your choice of sweetener until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla and lemon zest.
Mix flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Add to the butter mixture, alternating with the milk and lemon juice.
Pour into the pan and bake for 45–55 minutes, until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool before slicing.