Ingredients

• unsalted butter - ½ cup (115g), softened
• granulated sugar - ¾ cup (150g)
• eggs - 2 large
• lemon zest - 1 tablespoon
• all-purpose flour - 1 cup (125g)
• baking powder - 1 teaspoon
• milk - ¼ cup (60ml)
• lemon juice - ¼ cup (60ml)
• powdered sugar - ½ cup (60g)

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment paper.

2. 2.

   In a bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.

3. 3.

   Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then mix in the lemon zest.

4. 4.

   In another bowl, combine the flour and baking powder.

5. 5.

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, alternating with milk, and mix until smooth.

6. 6.

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

7. 7.

   While the cake is baking, mix the lemon juice and powdered sugar to make the glaze.

8. 8.

   Once the cake is done, let it cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

9. 9.

   Poke small holes on the top of the warm cake and drizzle the lemon glaze over the top.

10. 10.

    Allow the cake to cool completely before serving.

Nutritional Facts