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Slice of raspberry lemon loaf on a speckled plate, surrounded by fresh raspberries and whole lemons. Nearby, a dish holds more raspberries.

Lemon Raspberry Loaf

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This lemon raspberry loaf is packed with fresh flavors! It’s made with fresh lemons, and you get raspberries in every bite. I’ve covered it with the best lemon glaze. Plus, you don’t even need a mixer to make this loaf cake!
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Diet Low Lactose, Vegetarian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Bake 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 16 slices
Calories 243

Ingredients

Lemon Raspberry Loaf

  • ½ cup sunflower oil, canola oil, or grapeseed oil
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • Tbsp lemon zest
  • 2 Tbsp lemon juice
  • ½ cup milk of choice (regular or dairy free)
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • cup + 2 Tbsp all-purpose flour
  • teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • cup raspberries (frozen or fresh) tossed in 2 Tbsp flour

Lemon Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar (icing sugar)
  • Tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 2 tsp milk of choice (regular or dairy free)

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 1 lb loaf pan (8.5 x 4.5) with parchment paper, leaving some hanging over the sides to make it easy to remove the loaf later.
  • In a large mixing bowl, use a whisk or a mixer to mix together the oil, white sugar, and lemon zest until combined. Mix in the eggs, milk, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
  • In a separate bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking powder together. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the bowl of wet ingredients and mix until combined.
  • In a medium bowl, toss the raspberries in 2 Tbsp of flour, then transfer them to the batter and gently fold them in. Pour the batter into the loaf pan.
  • Bake for 50-70 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the loaf comes out clean. Let the loaf cool in the pan for 10-15 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Lemon Glaze

  • Combine all the glaze ingredients in a bowl (powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and milk). Whisk until a glaze forms, then pour over the cooled loaf.
  • Let the glaze set then slice and enjoy.

Notes

Measuring Flour: Properly measure your flour using either a kitchen scale or the scoop and level method.
Storage and Freezing Instructions: 
Store the loaf in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days, or in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
To freeze, let the loaf cool completely (preferably not iced, as iced can be messy). Then wrap tightly in plastic wrap and then tin foil. Optionally, put it in a plastic freezer bag and then freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature and then make the icing if the loaf wasn't iced yet.

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 31mg | Sodium: 129mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg