Zesty lemon loaf Recipe A Slice of Sunshine

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. Whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. In a separate large bowl, cream together softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, alternating with the milk and lemon juice, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix.
6. Stir in the lemon zest.
7. Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the centre comes out clean.
8. While the loaf is baking, prepare the lemon syrup by combining lemon juice and sugar in a small saucepan. Heat over medium heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Simmer for 1 minute.
9. As soon as the loaf comes out of the oven, poke holes all over the top with a toothpick or skewer. Pour the warm lemon syrup over the loaf, allowing it to soak in completely.
10. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely.
11. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth. Add more lemon juice, one tablespoon at a time, until the glaze reaches your desired consistency.
12. Once the loaf is completely cooled, drizzle the glaze over the top. Let the glaze set before slicing and serving your zesty lemon loaf.