A delicious simple lemon loaf recipe with a lovely lemon syrup to finish – moist and so tasty!
Since I started my blog I have developed an obsession with anything using fresh lemons and I love finding new recipes that I can try out and I really love it when they turn out as well as this loaf did!
It looked pretty unassuming once done – even a little too dark on the edges – but once I tasted it I knew it was a winner! The topping takes it from good to superb so do not scrimp on this step!
Once the loaf is cooked you pour a lemon & sugar mixture all over the loaf – this syrup absorbs into the top layer of the loaf and is such a lovely touch to the moist cake you will be delighted.
This being said I am the first to say these photos are a little uninspiring! Was rushed and the edges were a little dark – but this blog is called Just a Mum for a reason – I am usually doing 10 things at a time! Be assured it tastes amazing and I know yours will look better 🙂
We have the worlds tiniest lemon tree that while it gave us 3 lemons this year with our gardening skills is probably never going to do great things – my parents however have the most amazing lemon tree – it is always laden with fruit, well loved, fertilised and absolutely abundant!
So I am always pleased when a bag of lemons comes my way – it gives me an excuse to make up a new recipe.
This is a recipe I have found a few places online – a basic recipe I have adapted from Taste.Com which I think they have got from somewhere else etc etc you know how things work online! So it is with a grateful heart I replicate it here for your eating pleasure!
Delicious Lemon Loaf
Delicious moist and light lemon loaf with a dreamy lemon syrup.
Ingredients
- 125 grams Butter, softened
- 1 Cup Caster Sugar, 220 grams
- 2 large lemons, zested and juiced
- 2 Eggs, medium
- 1 1/2 Cups Self-Raising Flour, 225 grams
- 1/2 Cup Milk, 125 mls
Topping
- 1/2 Cup White Sugar
- 1/3 Cup Lemon Juice ( as juiced from the above step)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C.
- Grease and or line a 6cm deep, 19cm x 10cm (base) loaf pan.
- Using a food mixer cream butter, sugar and lemon zest until light and fluffy - approx. 4 minutes
- Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Add half the flour and half the milk to egg mixture. Gently stir to combine.
- Fold in remaining flour and milk.
- Spoon mixture into loaf pan.
- Bake for 40 to 50 minutes or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean and the centre springs back to the touch.
- For the topping, combine second measure of sugar and the lemon juice in a small bowl
- Pour the lemon juice & sugar mixture over the loaf and spread well while still hot.
- Stand in pan until cooled
- Remove and slice to serve
- Store in an airtight container.
I hope you enjoy this lovely Lemon Loaf – it would be the perfect thing to have on hand to take a plate for all your end of year functions, delicious warm or cold.
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Happy Baking!
Anna 🙂
Kelly says
Grew 1 lemon on our tree this year so used it on this, easy to make and delicious! Will happily make again.
justamumnz says
Wonderful, I’m so pleased to hear it.
Ian Moleta says
This is the next recipe I am going to try
Love your stuff
Ian
justamumnz says
Thank you Ian. I am so pleased you are enjoying the recipes and trying so many.
Jana Hart says
Loved this recipe Anna! Just like so many of your other cakes and treats I have made, this does not dissapoint! I love that most of your items has basic ingredients in!?
justamumnz says
Thank you for your feedback, I am so pleased you love it.
Joy Morrison says
Absolutely love your recipes anna so delicious beautiful iv been in love with cooking&baking your recipes lol during lock down iv even been told I cant use the oven every day am addicted to your recipes haha.i no they are yummy versatile easy to source.just made your lemon loaf A+so good I snap chat what iv made to family they love seeing what am cooking up.
justamumnz says
That is so lovely to hear.
Sam Clarke says
Hi Anna, hope you are well! I made this today with a layer of cream cheese in the middle. So delicious ? xx
justamumnz says
What a great idea!
beth mclellan says
hi i had a look at some of your recipes and they dont have a lot pf sugar in which is great thanks
Tricia says
Finally tried this today and this is a winner with my family. Will certainly become a family favourite. Many thanks for sharing this recipe Anna.
justamumnz says
Oooh that is a good reminder for me to give this another go, it was so unexpectedly delicious! The topping makes all the difference I think, I am so glad you are enjoying my recipes, Anna xo