Lemon Lullaby Loaf — okay this one sounds like a nap in sunshine form 🍋💛✨ Light, fluffy, and full of calming citrusy vibes. It’s the kind of loaf you bake on a quiet afternoon when the windows are open and your soul wants a snack and a soft soundtrack.
🍋 Lemon Lullaby Loaf
A dreamy lemon-zested cake with a sweet, glossy citrus glaze — soft, bright, and perfectly mellow.
Ingredients (1 loaf):
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 2 lemons
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk (or buttermilk for extra tenderness)
For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp lemon juice (adjust to your drizzle preference)
- Optional: extra lemon zest or a touch of honey
Instructions:
- Preheat & Prep:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a loaf pan with parchment for easy lifting. - Cream the Butter & Sugar:
Beat butter and sugar together until pale and fluffy. Add eggs one at a time. Mix in lemon zest, juice, and vanilla. - Dry Meets Wet:
In a separate bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to wet ingredients in two batches, alternating with milk. Don’t overmix — keep it light and tender. - Bake to Golden Perfection:
Pour batter into pan. Bake 45–55 mins, until a toothpick comes out clean and the top is golden and springy. - Glaze & Shine:
Let cool in pan for 10 mins, then lift out. While still slightly warm, drizzle with lemon glaze so it melts into the top a little. - Slice & Swoon:
Serve with tea, or straight from the cutting board with fingers and soft sighs.
🌙 Caption Idea:
“Soft, citrusy, and sweet as a lullaby — this Lemon Lullaby Loaf is sunshine wrapped in a cozy whisper. 🍋✨💛”
📸: Soft natural light, a slice on a delicate plate with glaze glistening, lemon zest sprinkled like confetti.
Want a poppyseed twist? A lavender version? Or mini loaves for gifting? Let’s make this loaf even dreamier.
