Zesty Lemon Loaf

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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. It's great with Earl Grey tea or ice wine.

Submitted by Kathleen C
Updated on October 7, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
50 mins
Additional Time:
30 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 40 mins
Servings:
20
Yield:
2 loaves
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 20 servings

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 teaspoons baking powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 2 3/4 cups white sugar, divided

  • 1 cup unsalted butter

  • 4 eggs

  • 3 tablespoons grated lemon zest

  • 2 tablespoons brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier)

  • 1 ¼ cups buttermilk

  • ½ cup fresh lemon juice

Directions

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

  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.

  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.

  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.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

284 Calories
11g Fat
44g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 20
Calories 284
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 13%
Saturated Fat 6g 32%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 174mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 44g 16%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 29g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 4mg 5%
Calcium 58mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 70mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.