Ingredients

• unsalted butter - 200g
• granulated sugar - 200g
• eggs - 4 large
• all-purpose flour - 200g
• baking powder - 1 tsp
• salt - ½ tsp
• milk - 100ml
• lemon zest - 2 lemons
• lemon juice - 100ml
• powdered sugar - 150g

Instructions

1. 1.

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F) and grease a loaf pan.

2. 2.

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

3. 3.

   Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.

4. 4.

   In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.

5. 5.

   Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with milk, until fully combined.

6. 6.

   Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.

7. 7.

   Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.

8. 8.

   Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.

9. 9.

   While the cake is baking, prepare the glaze by mixing lemon juice with powdered sugar.

10. 10.

    Once the cake is done, let it cool for 10 minutes before drizzling the glaze on top.

11. 11.

    Allow the cake to cool completely in the pan before removing and slicing.