Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of tangy lemon and juicy raspberries with this Raspberry Lemon Loaf recipe. A moist and flavorful treat perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
Raspberry Mixture:
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries (do not thaw if frozen)
- 1 tablespoon flour (for tossing raspberries)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
- Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
- Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add wet ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Stir in yogurt until smooth.
- Combine ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
- Prepare raspberries: Toss raspberries in 1 tablespoon of flour, then gently fold into the batter.
- Bake: Pour batter into the loaf pan, smooth the top, and bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Cool and serve: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For extra lemon flavor, drizzle with a simple lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
