Luscious Lemon Loaf

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. 2
   Spray a 9 x 5 inch metal loaf pan with nonstick baking spray with flour.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
4. 4
   Add eggs, sour cream, oil, lemon zest and vanilla to flour mixture.
5. 5
   Using an electric mixer on med-low speed, heat for 1 minute, until blended.
6. 6
   Scrape sides and bottom of bowl with a spatula.
7. 7
   Beat on medium speed for 1 minute.
8. 8
   Spread batter evenly in prepared pan.
9. 9
   Bake for 50-55 minutes or until a pick inserted in the center comes out clean.
10. 10
    Let cool in pan on a wire rack for 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Meanwhile, make glaze: in a small saucepan, combine the sugar and lemon juice.
12. 12
    Bring to a boil over med-high heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved; remove from heat; use immediately.
13. 13
    Invert cake onto rack, then turn right side up.
14. 14
    Poke warm cake all over with a skewer, then pour glaze over top.
15. 15
    Let cool completely.
16. 16
    Meanwhile, make icing: in a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, butter, lemon juice and lemon zest until blended and smooth; use immediately.
17. 17
    Spread icing over top of cooled cake.