10 Luscious Lemon Loaf Cake Recipes

an iced lemon loaf cake sliced and garnished with mint
Photo: naples34102

Nothing beats a slice of tangy lemon loaf cake with a drizzle of sweet icing for a mid-morning or afternoon pick-me-up. Whether it's a moist blueberry lemon cake or an easy lemon poppy seed loaf, brighten up your day and make one of these lovely lemon loaf cake recipes for a citrusy treat anytime.

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Blueberry Lemon Loaf

slices of blueberry lemon loaf cake
emilyosis

Juicy blueberries are a natural pairing with lemon in this classic loaf cake that's fun to bake with the kids. Reviewer KSMcooks was delighted with the results: "This is the taste I have been seeking! So I made two! The second one I added some lemon rind to the batter and used some fresh blueberries (wow)!"

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Lemon Loaf Cake

slices of lemon loaf cake on a white plate
Lela

Recipe-creator Seth Martin made this lemon cake on a whim, but was delighted with the results: "It's sweet, yet retains that delicious tart lemon zing and flavor." Drizzle the loaf cake with a tart citrus icing while it is still warm; allow cake to cool while the glaze soaks in.

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German Lemon Cake

two slices of lemon cake on a plate with blueberries on top
It's A New Day

This popular loaf cake is known as Zitronenkuchen in Germany. "Delicious!" says home-cook gingerB. "I made extra glaze and made it extra lemony and poked tons of holes in the cake with the bamboo skewers and poured generously. I added extra sugar to the rest of the glaze to make the glaze thicker."

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Velda's Lemon Loaf

Yummy Lemon Coconut Loaf
naples34102

This wonderfully simple lemon loaf cake uses lemon cake mix and lemon pudding mix for a light texture. The recipe makes enough for two loaves, so you could freeze one and top the other with a lemon or lime glaze for an added boost of citrus flavor if you wish.

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Easy-To-Make Lemon Curd Pound Cake

Easy Lemon Curd Pound Cake
Easy Lemon Curd Pound Cake. Allrecipes

This easy-to-make loaf cake gets an extra boost of lemon flavor with the addition of lemon curd. It's perfect for picnics or as an afternoon treat! This recipe will make 16 to 18 cupcakes if you prefer. Reduce baking time for cupcakes to about 45 minutes.

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Passover Iced Lemon Loaf

Passover Iced Lemon Loaf
YoungChefBoyardee

This dairy-free lemon and vanilla loaf cake is made with matzo cake flour, but the results will be just as good using all-purpose flour, if you prefer. With a sweet lemony glaze, it's sure to be a hit at your Passover dinner.

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Lemon Poppy Seed Loaf

sliced lemon poppyseed loaf cake
Jenne

This recipe produces two poppy seed loaves with a moist, zesty lemony flavor. Top with a lemon drizzle icing and a scattering of poppy seeds for a gorgeous presentation. Like most sweet loaf cakes, it tastes even better the next day (if it lasts that long)!

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Zesty Lemon Loaf

an iced lemon loaf cake sliced and garnished with mint
naples34102

With loads of 5 star reviews, this melt-in-your-mouth pound cake-style lemon loaf that's infused with ginger and orange liqueur will wow your guests! "Oh my goodness, what a treat!" says home cook naples34102. "Moist and lemony and exquisitely delicious."

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Yogurt Cake

This buttery 5-star lemon loaf cake is moist and delicious. It's made with lemon yogurt instead of sour cream, and flavored with lemon extract. It's easy to add additional ingredients to this loaf cake: try adding blueberries, raspberries, or cranberries for an even fruitier treat!

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Starbucks Lemon Loaf Copycat

Copycat of Starbucks Lemon Bread
Yoly

If you love the lemon loaf at your local Starbucks, why not try making it yourself? The glowing reviews ensure that it's totally possible to enjoy this luscious lemon cake straight from your oven!

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More Inspiration

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Molly

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