Lemon Loaf
A bright, tender lemon cake with a tart glaze, baked in minutes using a microwave. Perfect with coffee or tea for a quick snack.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 312
- Protein
- 3g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Mix flour, sugar, egg, lemon zest, lemon juice, and melted butter in a bowl until just combined.
Step 2
Pour batter into a microwave-safe loaf dish or round mug. Smooth the top.
Step 3
Microwave on high for 4 to 5 minutes until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Step 4
Let cool for 2 minutes. Whisk powdered sugar with 1 tbsp lemon juice until smooth.
Step 5
Drizzle glaze over the warm loaf. Let set for 2 minutes before serving.
Tools you’ll need
- microwave-safe loaf dish or 12 oz mug
- mixing bowl
- whisk or fork
- toothpick
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