Pecan Lemon Loaf

Name: Pecan Lemon Loaf
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1-1/2 cups sugar, divided; 2 large eggs, room temperature; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 cup sour cream; 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest; 1/4 cup lemon juice

10 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar, divided
2 large eggs, room temperature
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup sour cream
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1 tablespoon grated lemon zest
1/4 cup lemon juice

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream, beating well after each addition. Fold in pecans and lemon zest.
2

Transfer to a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 350° for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
3

In a small saucepan, combine lemon juice and remaining sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Pour over warm bread. Cool completely on a wire rack before removing from pan.