# What You'll Need:
→ Lemon Loaf
01 - 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 teaspoon baking powder
03 - 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
04 - 1/4 teaspoon salt
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
06 - 1 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
08 - 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest (from 2 lemons)
09 - 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
10 - 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
11 - 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
→ Lemon Icing
12 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
13 - 2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9x5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
02 - Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl; set aside.
03 - In a large bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
04 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
05 - Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until evenly combined.
06 - Add half the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix gently. Pour in milk, then add remaining dry ingredients; fold until just combined without overmixing.
07 - Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the surface.
08 - Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Tent with foil after 40 minutes if top browns too fast.
09 - Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
10 - Whisk powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons lemon juice, adding more juice to adjust consistency if needed.
11 - Drizzle icing evenly over cooled loaf and let set for 15 minutes before slicing.
