Description
This bright and zesty loaf is bursting with fresh citrus flavor from lemon zest, lime juice, and a tangy glaze—perfect for brunch, dessert, or tea time.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
1 ½ cups all‑purpose flour
1 tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
Wet Ingredients
¾ cup unsalted butter, room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
½ tsp vanilla extract
Zest of 1 lemon
Zest of 1 lime
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
¼ cup milk
Optional Glaze
½ cup powdered sugar
1 Tbsp lime juice
1 Tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
Prep: Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Grease and flour a 9×5‑inch loaf pan or line with parchment.
Dry Mix: In a bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt.
Cream: In a large bowl, beat butter and sugar until fluffy (3–4 min).
Add Flavors: Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla, lemon zest, and lime zest.
Combine: Alternately add dry mix with milk and lime juice, beginning and ending with dry mix. Mix until just combined.
Bake: Transfer batter to pan, smooth top, and bake 55–65 min or until a toothpick comes out clean.
Cool: Let cake sit in pan for 10 min, then remove and cool on a wire rack.
(Optional) Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, lime, and lemon juice; drizzle over cooled loaf.
Notes
Add Berries: Fold in raspberries or blueberries.
Coconut Twist: Add ¼ cup shredded coconut to batter.
Single‑Citrus Option: Use 2 lemons or 2 limes instead of both.
Spiced Crust: Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on batter before baking for a crisp crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55–65 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Tea Cake
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Citrus
