With the cold winter months behind us, what’s a better way to welcome spring than with a zesty lemon filled baked treat. This Lemon Crunch Loaf is slightly tangy and sweet, with a delightfully crunchy topping that creates the perfect balance of texture. Whether you’re a citrus lover or just looking for a new go-to loaf cake recipe, this is bound to become a favorite. Each slice is soft, moist, and bursting with fresh lemon flavor, making it ideal for breakfast, an afternoon pick-me-up, or a light dessert.
One of the best things about this recipe is its simplicity. With just a handful of pantry staples and a few fresh lemons, you can whip up this loaf in no time. Serve it warm with a cup of tea or pack a slice for an on-the-go treat— either way, you’ll be savoring every bite.
Ingredients
- Flour— 1-1/2 cup
- Baking Powder— 1 teaspoon
- Baking Soda— 1/2 teaspoon
- White Sugar— 1 cup
- Sour Cream— 1/2 cup
- Vegetable Oil— 1/8 cup
- 2 Eggs
- Juice From 2 Lemons (1/2 cup)
- Ginger Powder— 1 teaspoon (optional)
- Salt— 1 teaspoon
- Vanilla Extract— 1 teaspoon
- Almond Extract— 1/2 teaspoon
Streusel Topping
- Flour— 1/2 cup
- White Sugar— 1/4 cup
- Melted Butter— 3 Tablespoons
What You’ll Need
- 2 Mixing Bowls
- 8×4 Loaf Pan
How to Make a Lemon Crunch Loaf
- Preheat oven 350F.
- First, prepare the streusel topping, in a mixing bowl combine flour and sugar. Mix in cooled melted butter until a crumbly texture forms. Set mixture aside and save for later.
- Now combine the eggs, sour cream, vegetable oil, vanilla extract, and almond extract. MIx until all of the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Next, sift in the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar. Fold in the ingredients until white streaks disapear.
- Pour the batter into a well greased 8×4 loaf pan then top with an even layer of that streusel we made earlier.
- Place the loaf in the oven to bake for about 55 minutes. Let the cake cool then cut into 8 slices and enjoy.
I hope you enjoyed this light and refreshing Lemon Crunch Loaf Recipe. Feel free to check out some of our other lemon recipes here.