Spring has sprung in New Zealand, and with it comes an abundance of bright, zesty lemons.
At Little Batch Wax Co., we believe in celebrating each season with all our senses, from the scents of our candles to the flavours in our kitchens. Today, we're excited to share a delicious lemon loaf recipe that's been a hit with our monthly email subscribers.
This lemon loaf has the perfect balance of tart and sweet that pairs wonderfully with your morning coffee or afternoon tea. Level up your next girl's coffee catchup and treat them to a homemade lemon loaf.
Here's the recipe for our Perfect Lemon Loaf:
Ingredients:
For the loaf:
1/2 cup (113g) butter, room temperature
1 cup (200g) white sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 Tbsp lemon zest (from about 1 large lemon)
1 Tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups (185g) all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp table salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp baking powder
1/3 cup (75 ml) sour cream, room temperature (*option: swap with plain yogurt)
For the glaze:
1/2 cup (65g) icing/confectioners' sugar
1 Tbsp lemon juice, plus more as needed
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
Prepare an 8x4-inch loaf pan with baking spray and parchment paper.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy (about 3 minutes).
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder.
Alternately add the flour mixture and sour cream to the butter mixture, starting and ending with flour.
Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until a tester comes out clean.
Cool in the pan for 15 minutes, then remove and cool completely on a rack.
For the glaze, mix icing sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Drizzle over cooled loaf.
This recipe is versatile too. Freeze for later, or add poppy seeds for a bit of crunch, or swap the lemon for orange or lime for a different citrus twist. You could even add a handful of blueberries to the batter for a fruity surprise.
As you enjoy your lemon loaf, why not enhance the experience with one of our spring-scented candles? Our 'Sage and Cedar' or 'Cottage' scents complement the citrusy notes perfectly.
We'd love to see your creations! Share photos of your lemon loaf on Instagram and tag us @littlebatchwaxco. And don't forget to subscribe to our email list to be the first to receive seasonal recipes, product updates, and event announcements.
Happy baking!
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