Easy One-Bowl Lemon Glazed Loaf Cake
A simple, fuss-free lemon loaf cake made with just six ingredients, featuring a bright citrus punch and a sticky, glossy lemon glaze. Perfect for quick treats or casual celebrations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40-45 minutes
- Total Time: 50-55 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (190 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup (120 ml) plain yogurt (Greek or regular)
- Juice and zest of 2 medium fresh lemons
- ¾ cup (90 grams) powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan lightly with butter or non-stick spray. Line with parchment paper if desired.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, and baking powder until evenly mixed.
- Add the eggs, yogurt, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest to the dry ingredients. Stir gently but thoroughly to form a smooth, thick but pourable batter.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula. Avoid overmixing.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, checking at 40 minutes with a toothpick. If it comes out clean or with a few moist crumbs, the cake is done. Tent with foil if the top browns too fast.
- Cool the cake in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.
- Whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth and slightly thick but pourable to make the glaze.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm cake so it soaks in slightly. Let the cake cool completely before slicing.
Notes
Use room temperature eggs and yogurt for better blending. Avoid overmixing to keep the cake tender. Fresh lemons are preferred for zest and juice. Adjust glaze thickness by adding lemon juice gradually. If batter is too thick, add a splash of milk or water; if too thin, add a sprinkle of flour.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/10th of t
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Protein: 4
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