Lemon Loaf for the Lemon Lovers!

There is something about this time of year, that has me baking and cooking with lemons.  It just seems that lemons mean spring, sunny days and happy baking.  This is a recipe that I've made many times - it's a beautiful, tender loaf with really good lemon flavor.  It does have a couple of steps, but so worth it!  

Let's bake . . .

Lemon Loaf

Mix together and set aside
1 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. b. powder
1/2 tsp. salt

In a separate bowl, mix together
1 c. sour cream
1 c. sugar
3 large eggs
2 tsp. lemon zest
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Gently add the dry ingredients to the wet.

Add in and mix 
1/2 c. vegetable oil

Pour into a greased or parchment lined loaf pan

Bake at 350 for 40-50 minutes, depending on the size of your loaf pan.

White the loaf is cooking make the glaze.
In a sauce pan, cook until the sugar has dissolved - set aside
1/3 c. lemon juice
1/3 c. sugar

Let cool the loaf cool in the pan for 10 minutes.  
Remove from pan and put on a baking rack.
Drizzle the glaze over top and let it soak in.

Let loaf cool completely.

Top Glaze
Mix, making sure that you can spread the icing easily - add more liquid if needed
1 c. icing sugar
2 tbsp. lemon juice

Enjoy!