I took the day off last Monday to spend time with my two nieces. Between shopping, binge-watching our favorite television shows, and napping, we decided to bake a lemon loaf.
Butter Celebrates is the ultimate guide for baking appropriately-themed recipes all year round. I love the fact that the book is divided into different holidays and seasons, containing not-so-typical recipes that use fresh ingredients.
For my day off, my nieces chose to make Butter‘s “Lemony Lemon Loaf” (mainly due to its tongue-twisting name). They also loved the fact that my husband, their Uncle Joe, adores lemon-infused desserts so they were eager to surprise him when he arrived home from work.
My favorite part of the loaf was its sweet glaze. It was the perfect topping that helped offset the loaf’s overall tartness. We devoured it for dessert and it’s safe to say that only crumbs were left towards the end of the night.
Note to self: I have to invest in a good loaf pan.
I would make that and then eat the whole loaf myself. It sounds awesome.
I do love anything with a lemon flavor to it–the tarter the better! I do have a very good loaf pan and this would make the perfect gift for my Mom–she loves this type of cake as well.
That looks like such an airy and sweet dessert! Any cookbook that features butter has to be good and dividing it up by seasons is a great idea!
I’m totally drooling over that cake. Between the icing and the cake, I feel a lemon loaf binge coming on.
Oh my gosh this looks amazing!! I love lemon it is great in breads like this.
Oh I love lemon cakes so I bet this is great. Gorgeous photos!
This is my kind of dessert! I love cakes that are flavored with citrus, the tartness just really makes a good contrast to the sweetness. It’s perfect for afternoon tea, especially on a lazy weekend.
What a gorgeous looking cookbook. Sounds like you and your nieces had such a fabulous day, and that loaf looks like the perfect way to end summer.
I can take a lemon loaf anytime. Yours looks very tasty now I need to bake one =) Love cooking books I will have to look for this one has beautiful photography =)
Now you’ve got me craving lemon! I may have to stop by Starbucks to get their version until I can make this one. I am going to save this to Yummly.
I haven’t had a lemon loaf in a while and your loaf just looks heavenly. I am sure your nieces thanked you immensely for the treat!
I love lemon desserts! This looks so good and sounds perfect. I love the sweetness with the tart flavor of the lemon.
I get lazy on mondays too, I don’t know why! This lemon loaf looks delicious.
We need a day off so we can spend a wonderful time with our loved ones. You baked this so nicely, looks yummy!
I love lemon bars so I think I will love this. I can’t wait t bake my own.
Now I want lemon cake! That looks simple and yummy! Perfect for a mama’s treat by herself while the kids are at school
That looks really yummy. I have to take a day off every once in a while. I don’t usually spend it with anyone. I just have to step away every once in a while. Having a good snack like this to help me get through the day would be great.