Lemon Raspberry Loaf with Glaze
	
		A moist and tangy Lemon Raspberry Loaf drizzled with a sweet lemon glaze. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
	 
	
		
							- Author: sarra
 
							- Prep Time: 15 minutes
 
							- Cook Time: 55 minutes
 
							- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
 
							- Yield: 1 loaf (about 8 slices) 1x
 
							- Category: Dessert
 
							- Method: Baking
 
							- Cuisine: American
 
							- Diet: Vegetarian
 
					
	 
	
		
		
			
- 1 and 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
 
- 1 tsp baking powder
 
- 1/2 tsp salt
 
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
 
- 1 cup granulated sugar
 
- 2 large eggs
 
- 1/2 cup sour cream or plain Greek yogurt
 
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
 
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
 
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
 
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries
 
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour (for coating raspberries)
 
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
 
- 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice (for glaze)
 
		 
	 
	
		
		
			
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
 
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
 
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
 
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
 
- Mix in sour cream (or yogurt), lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until combined.
 
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just combined.
 
- Toss raspberries with 1 tbsp flour, then gently fold into the batter.
 
- Pour batter into prepared loaf pan and smooth the top.
 
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
 
- Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
 
- For the glaze, whisk powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth, then drizzle over cooled loaf.
 
		 
	 
	
		Notes
		
			
- Use fresh raspberries if possible for best texture.
 
- If using frozen berries, do not thaw before adding to batter.
 
- Store covered at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer freshness.
 
		 
	 
	
		Nutrition
		
							- Serving Size: 1 slice
 
							- Calories: 270
 
							- Sugar: 24g
 
							- Sodium: 160mg
 
							- Fat: 12g
 
							- Saturated Fat: 7g
 
							- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
 
							- Trans Fat: 0g
 
							- Carbohydrates: 36g
 
							- Fiber: 1g
 
							- Protein: 4g
 
							- Cholesterol: 55mg
 
					
	 
	
		Keywords: lemon raspberry loaf, lemon glaze, raspberry bread, lemon cake, tea loaf