Name: Lemon Loaf Cake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 8 Slices
Cuisine: American

Real Life of Lulu Verified

January 22, 2026

This lemon loaf cake is soft, moist, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor. A tangy cream cheese glaze takes it from simple to irresistible. Bake it once and you’ll find yourself reaching for the recipe again and again.

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Lemon Loaf Cake

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350℉.

Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.

Beat the eggs and sugar together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).

Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture, alternating with the sour cream, olive oil, and lemon juice. Start and end with the flour mixture. Mix just until combined.

Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.

Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Cool the cake in the pan for about 10-15 minutes. Carefully remove it from the pan and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.

Make the glaze. Mix 2-3 tablespoons of hot water with a half tub of cream cheese frosting.

When the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Lemon Zest Magic 🍋
Always zest your lemons before juicing, and use fresh, organic lemons for the most vibrant citrus flavor in your loaf cake.
Room Temperature Ingredients 🌡️
Allow eggs, cream cheese, and butter to come to room temperature for at least 30 minutes before mixing to ensure a smoother, more uniform batter.
Olive Oil Moisture Hack 💧
Replace some of the butter with high-quality olive oil to create an incredibly moist and tender crumb that stays fresh longer.
Frosting Consistency Trick 🧊
Chill your cream cheese frosting for 10-15 minutes before spreading to achieve a perfect, spreadable texture that won't run down the sides.
Loaf Pan Prep Pro 🧈
Line your loaf pan with parchment paper that overhangs on two sides for easy removal and a perfectly shaped cake every time.