Bake a mouthwatering lemon glazed loaf cake with this easy recipe. Perfect for dessert lovers craving zesty flavor and a soft texture! 149 chars

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1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour

1 cup of granulated sugar

½ cup of unsalted butter, softened

2 large eggs

½ cup of milk

1 tablespoon of lemon zest

¼ cup of fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons of baking powder

½ teaspoon of salt

1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

1 cup of powdered sugar

2–3 tablespoons of fresh lemon juice for glaze

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan.

In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

In another bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

Add the eggs one at a time to the butter-sugar mixture, beating well after each addition.

Pour in the milk, lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, mixing until combined.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and fold gently until just combined.

Transfer the batter to the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

Bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.

Allow to cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Mix the powdered sugar with enough lemon juice to create a smooth glaze.

Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cake and let it set before slicing.

A light and refreshing Lemon Glazed Loaf Cake that embodies nostalgic flavors and is perfect for any occasion.

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