Description
Glazed Lemon Loaf With Pistachios is a delightful dessert that infuses zesty lemon flavor with the crunchy texture of pistachios. This moist, tender loaf, topped with a sweet-tart glaze, is perfect for brunch or as a midday treat. Easy to prepare and simply irresistible, each bite promises sunshine and joy. Whether you’re impressing guests or treating yourself, this loaf is sure to become a favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tsp baking powder
- ½ tsp salt
- Zest and juice of 2 fresh lemons
- ½ cup chopped pistachios
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ cup whole milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for the glaze) + juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×5-inch loaf pan.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In another bowl, beat softened butter and sugar until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing in vanilla extract afterward.
- Gradually add dry ingredients alternately with milk until just combined; avoid overmixing.
- Fold in lemon zest and chopped pistachios.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and bake for 50-60 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before drizzling with lemon glaze made from powdered sugar and lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg