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Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350℉.
2
Grease and flour a 9×5 inch loaf pan.
3
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
4
Beat the eggs and sugar together in a large bowl using an electric mixer until light and fluffy (about 2-3 minutes).
5
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in the vanilla extract.
6
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.
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Pour the batter into the greased loaf pan and smooth the top with a spatula.
8
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
9
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.
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Make the glaze. Mix 2-3 tablespoons of hot water with a half tub of cream cheese frosting.
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When the cake is completely cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze over the top.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Room Temperature Ingredients for Perfect Crumb 🌡️Bring eggs, butter, sour cream, and cream cheese to room temperature before mixing to ensure even emulsification and a tender, moist crumb structure.
- Zest Before Juicing for Maximum Flavor 🍋Always zest your lemons before juicing them, then add both zest and juice to the batter for deeply concentrated citrus flavor that doesn't fade during baking.
- Don't Overmix Your Dry Ingredients 🥄Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt separately, then fold gently into the wet mixture just until combined to prevent a dense, tough loaf from overdeveloped gluten.
- Replace Half the Butter with Olive Oil 🫒Using both unsalted butter and olive oil creates superior moisture retention and a more tender crumb compared to butter alone, keeping the cake fresh longer.
- Glaze While Still Warm for Best Absorption ✨Apply the cream cheese frosting glaze to the warm loaf so it soaks into the cake and creates a beautiful, glossy finish that sets as it cools.
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