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Lemon Almond Bread

LEMON ALMOND BREAD

Lemon Almond Bread is a delicious and easy quick bread with hints of lemon and almond flavor, topped with a sweet glaze and sliced almonds.
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Course: Breads/Rolls
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Almond, Bread, Glaze, Lemon, Quick Bread
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Servings: 12
Calories: 482kcal

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan

Ingredients

  • 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter room temperature
  • 3 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 lemon zest and juice
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 cup almond milk
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • 2 - 4 Tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 cups powdered sugar (or more)
  • 1/4 cup sliced almonds for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease and flour a standard 9x5'' loaf pan.
  • In a small bowl sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
  • In another large bowl cream together the butter and sugar.
  • Add the eggs and mix. Add zest and juice from one lemon, and almond extract. Add the almond milk and sour cream and mix.
  • Slowly stir in dry ingredients, just until combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan. Bake for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Remove to a wire cooling rack to cool completely.
  • Mix together glaze ingredients until smooth. Drizzle over the top of the cooled cake. Sprinkle with sliced almonds.

Notes

This recipe makes one 9x5'' loaf!

Nutrition

Calories: 482kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 184mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 63g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Vitamin C: 4.8mg | Calcium: 57mg | Iron: 1.9mg