Go Back
Ina Garten Lemon Loaf Cake Recipe

Ina Garten Lemon Loaf Cake Recipe

Recipes Walay
If you love soft, buttery cakes with a fresh citrus taste, this Ina Garten Lemon Loaf Cake Recipe is perfect. It is simple, bright, and full of flavor.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Slices
Calories 320 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons lemon zest fresh
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Lemon Syrup:

  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup lemon juice

For Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Instructions
 

Prepare the Oven and Pan

  • Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease your loaf pan with butter. Add a little flour and shake gently. This helps the cake come out easily after baking.

Mix Dry Ingredients

  • In a bowl, add flour, baking powder, and salt. Mix well using a spoon. Keep this mixture aside. It helps create a soft and even cake texture.

Cream Butter and Sugar

  • In another bowl, beat butter and sugar together. Mix until light and fluffy. This step adds air to the batter. It makes your cake soft and tender.

Add Eggs and Flavor

  • Add eggs one at a time. Mix slowly after each egg. Then add lemon zest and vanilla extract. This gives the cake a fresh and sweet aroma.

Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients

  • Now add dry ingredients slowly. Add milk in parts while mixing. Do not overmix. Stop when the batter looks smooth and creamy.

Add Lemon Juice

  • Pour fresh lemon juice into the batter. Mix gently. The batter may look slightly curdled. That is normal. It will bake perfectly.

Bake the Cake

  • Pour batter into the loaf pan. Smooth the top. Bake for 45 minutes. Insert a toothpick. If it comes out clean, your cake is ready.

Make Lemon Syrup

  • While the cake bakes, heat sugar and lemon juice in a pan. Stir until sugar melts. Do not boil too much. Keep it ready.

Soak the Cake

  • Remove the cake from oven. Let it cool for 10 minutes. Then brush lemon syrup over warm cake. This step keeps it moist and flavorful.

Add the Glaze

  • Mix powdered sugar and lemon juice. Pour glaze over cooled cake. Let it drip naturally. It adds a sweet and tangy finish.

Notes

  • Use fresh lemons for best taste
  • Do not overmix batter
  • Add poppy seeds for extra texture
  • Use yogurt instead of milk for richer flavor
  • Try orange zest for a twist
  • Let cake cool before glazing

Keyword Ina Garten Lemon Loaf Cake Recipe