Zesty Lemon Loaf

This dressed-up pound cake-style zesty lemon loaf has a delicate hint of ginger. The decadence of Grand Marnier makes this zesty lemon loaf special.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 50 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 284 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup butter
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 tablespoons brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®)
• 3 tablespoons grated lemon zest
• 2 cups sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
• 0.5 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1.25 cups buttermilk

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 loaf pans.

Step 2

Sift flour, baking powder, ground ginger, and salt together in a bowl; set aside. Beat 2 cups sugar and butter together in a separate large bowl; beat in eggs. Stir in lemon zest and orange liqueur. Add buttermilk, then gently whisk in flour mixture. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pans.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick or small knife inserted into the centers comes out clean, about 50 minutes. Remove from pans; transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Step 4

Meanwhile, whisk remaining 3/4 cup sugar and lemon juice together until sugar dissolves; gently drizzle over hot loaves. Cool loaves completely before serving.