Lemon Loaf Cake Recipe
Bright, soft and full of fresh citrus flavour, this lemon loaf cake makes a lovely addition to an afternoon tea break. Fresh lemon zest is infused into the sugar before baking, while sour cream and buttermilk help create a beautifully tender crumb. Serve a slice alongside a warming cup of Ahmad Tea Lemon & Ginger infusion. The bright citrus flavours make it a naturally delicious pairing for this simple homemade bake.
Lemon Loaf Cake Recipe
Difficulty
Easy
Time to Make
1.5 Hours
Blend
Lemon & Ginger
FEATURED TEA
Lemon & Ginger
Crafted by nature and perfected by Ahmad Tea, our Lemon & Ginger Infusion is a warming, caffeine-free blend of 100% natural fruits and herbs. Our Tea Masters have artfully combined zesty lemon peel, lemongrass and ginger with a base of apple and hibiscus for a rich backnote and a vibrant straw-gold colour, resulting in a punchy, invigorating cup. Brew for 5 minutes, if preferred, serve over ice with a slice of lemon.
INGREDIENTS
- Zest of ½ lemon
- 200g sugar
- 180g unsalted butter, softened
- 250g plain flour
- 1½ tsp baking powder
- 1½ tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 100g sour cream
- 80g buttermilk
- 4 eggs
Method
- Add the lemon zest and sugar to a large mixing bowl. Rub them together gently with your fingertips to release the oils from the zest and infuse the sugar with fresh lemon flavour.
- Add the softened butter and beat with an electric mixer for 4-5 minutes until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the sour cream and buttermilk and whisk until combined.
- In a separate bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda.
- Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet mixture using a silicone spatula until combined.
- Preheat the oven to 185°C and allow the batter to rest for 5 minutes.
- Pour the batter into a prepared loaf tin. Gently score a line along the centre with a knife to help create the classic loaf shape as it bakes.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a skewer inserted into the centre comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before removing from the tin and slicing. Serve with a freshly brewed cup of Ahmad Tea’s Lemon & Ginger Infusion.
