Step 1: Prepare the Pan & Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan, or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients
3. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, and vegetable oil until smooth.
4. Add sour cream, lemon zest, lemon juice, lemon extract, and vanilla extract. Mix well.

Step 3: Combine the Dry Ingredients
5. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

Step 4: Make the Batter
6. Gradually stir the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until just combined. Avoid overmixing.

Step 5: Bake the Loaf
7. Pour the batter into the prepared pan.
8. Bake for 45–50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
9. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 6: Make the Glaze
10. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, melted butter, and 1–2 tablespoons lemon juice.
11. Adjust consistency as needed.

Step 7: Glaze & Serve
12. Once loaf is completely cool, drizzle glaze over the top. Let set for 15–20 minutes before slicing.