Ingredients
For the Loaf:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- â…“ cup vegetable oil
- Zest of 2 large lemons
- â…“ cup fresh lemon juice
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt
For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
- In a large bowl, whisk eggs and sugar for 2 minutes until pale. Add melted butter, vanilla, and oil.
- Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice, and Greek yogurt until combined.
- Fold dry ingredients into wet ingredients in 2-3 additions until just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared pan and bake 50-60 minutes until toothpick comes out with moist crumbs.
- Cool in pan 15 minutes, then transfer to wire rack to cool completely.
- Whisk together glaze ingredients and pour over cooled loaf.
- Let glaze set 15-20 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- Use room temperature ingredients for best texture
- Fresh lemon juice is essential – don’t substitute bottled
- Don’t overbake – check at 50 minutes
- Loaf freezes well for up to 3 months (freeze before glazing)
- For extra lemon flavor, brush warm loaf with lemon simple syrup before glazing
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian