Single Serve Lemon Loaf

Sep 23

Sometimes you just need a little lemon cake to brighten up your day. This single serve lemon loaf is soft, buttery and tangy. With fresh lemon flavor and a sweet lemon icing drizzled over the top. It’s just the right size for one, making it the perfect little treat when you’re craving something bright, sweet, and homemade without committing to an entire loaf.

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Dessert Baking Cakes Small Batch Single Serve Lemon Desserts

American

Yield: 1

Author: Catherine Campbell

Lemon Loaf

A tender, citrusy loaf bursting with bright lemon flavor and a sweet, glossy glaze.

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 20 MinTotal time: 30 Min

Ingredients

Loaf Batter

1 egg yolk
2 Tbsp (24g) granulated sugar
1 Tbsp (14g) unsalted butter, melted
1 Tbsp (14g) sour cream
1 Tbsp (15mL) lemon juice
1⁄4 cup (30g) all purpose flour
1⁄4 tsp baking powder
1⁄8 tsp salt

Lemon Vanilla Icing

4 Tbsp (36g) powdered sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
1⁄4 tsp vanilla

Instructions

Lemon Loaf

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and sugar until the mixture becomes pale and slightly fluffy.
Whisk in the melted butter, sour cream, and lemon juice until smooth and fully combined.
Sift in the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Gently fold the dry ingredients into the batter until just combined.
Pour the batter into an 8 oz ramekin and bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the top is lightly golden and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Lemon Icing

In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and vanilla until smooth.
Once the lemon loaf has cooled completely, pour the icing over the top.
Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Calories

522

Fat

19 g

Sat. Fat

10 g

Carbs

83 g

Fiber

1 g

Net carbs

82 g

Sugar

56 g

Protein

7 g

Sodium

428 mg

Cholesterol

232 mg

Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary depending on the specific brands and ingredients used.

Single Serve Lemon Loafhttps://www.youtube.com/shorts/nvQfDjjzkP8Watch this soft and buttery single serve lemon loaf come together with fresh lemon juice and a sweet lemon icing.