Lemon Loaf

Name: Lemon Loaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 1 Loaf, 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/2 cup margarine or 1/2 cup unsalted butter; 1 cup white sugar; 1 1/2 cups flour; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 pinch salt; 1/2 cup milk; 2 lemons, zest of

Submitted by Heli Baker

"This tangy snack won me my first bake trade, from a girl on my high school swim team. I got two dozen chocolate chip cookies for one loaf. (I got ripped off) :D All of the lemons in this recipe are used, juice and all."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 8
Yields:: 1 Loaf
Serves:: 10

ingredients

¹⁄₂ cup margarine or 1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup white sugar
1 ¹⁄₂ cups flour
2 eggs
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
¹⁄₂ cup milk
2 lemons, zest of

directions

Cream the margarine/butter.
In separate bowl combine white sugar, flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add eggs to creamed margarine, (use electric mixer and whip).
Gradually add dry ingredients alternating with milk.
Line a loaf tin with parchment paper and then pour in mixture.
Bake at 350°F for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
For icing, combine 1/4 cup white sugar with juice of 2 lemons.
Spoon over loaf while still warm--first poking some holes with a fork or cake tester.