Indulge in the delightful combination of tangy lemon and juicy raspberries with this Raspberry Lemon Loaf recipe. A moist and flavorful treat perfect for any occasion!
Author:nadia
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:55 minutes
Total Time:1 hour 10 minutes
Yield:1 loaf (8–10 slices) 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients:
1 1/2cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
Wet Ingredients:
1/2cup unsalted butter (softened)
3/4cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
Zest of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream
Raspberry Mixture:
1cup fresh or frozen raspberries (do not thaw if frozen)
1 tablespoon flour (for tossing raspberries)
Instructions
Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×5-inch loaf pan with parchment paper.
Mix dry ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
Cream butter and sugar: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
Add wet ingredients: Beat in eggs one at a time, then mix in lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract. Stir in yogurt until smooth.
Combine ingredients: Gradually add dry ingredients to wet mixture, mixing just until combined.
Prepare raspberries: Toss raspberries in 1 tablespoon of flour, then gently fold into the batter.
Bake: Pour batter into the loaf pan, smooth the top, and bake for 50–60 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
Cool and serve: Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For extra lemon flavor, drizzle with a simple lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerate for longer freshness.