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Almond Lemon Bread

Bright citrus and rich almond flavors come together in this soft, bakery-style Almond Lemon Bread that's perfect any time of day.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine bread
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 250kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 & 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tbsp. lemon zest – about 2 large lemons
  • 1/3 cup vegetable oil
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp. lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp almond extract

Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp. lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp. almond extract
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and prepare a prepared loaf pan with cooking spray. For easy removal, line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
    parchment paper placed in baking pan
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, and salt.
    flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl
  • Rub the lemon zest into the sugar before adding it to the flour mixture. This releases the natural oils for even more flavor.
    lemon zest and sugar in a bowl
  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the wet ingredients: vegetable oil, sour cream, eggs, lemon juice, and almond extract.
    vegetable oil, sour cream, eggs, lemon juice, and almond extract in a bowl
  • Pour the wet mixture into the flour mixture and stir just until combined. Avoid overmixing for the softest loaf.
    wet mixture added to dry mixture
  • Transfer the batter to the prepared pan and bake for 55-60 minutes (or up to 65 minutes), until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean and the loaf is golden brown.
    bread batter added to baking dish
  • Let the bread cool in the pan for about 10 minutes before transferring it to a wire rack or cooling rack to cool completely.
    loaf cooling on a rack, and glaze ingredients
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, lemon juice, and almond extract until smooth.
    powdered sugar, lemon juice, and almond extract in a bowl
  • Spoon the lemon glaze over the top of the loaf, then sprinkle with sliced almonds.
    Almond Lemon Bread on a wire rack
  • Allow the icing firms before slicing and serving.
    Almond Lemon Bread sliced

Nutrition

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 72IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 1mg