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    Home » Recipes » Baking

    Lemon Curd Loaf Cake

    Published: Oct 21, 2020 · Modified: Aug 24, 2022 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 5 Comments

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    This zingy lemon curd loaf cake is the perfect sweet pick me up! It's fresh, moist and oh so moreish, you definitely won't be able to stop at one slice!

    Serve for afternoon tea or as a quick and easy pudding with cream.

    A slice of lemon curd loaf cake with the whole cake in the background.

    If you follow this blog regularly (or my Cornish Food Blog) you'll know that I do LOVE a loaf cake!

    Loaf cakes are quick, simple to make, but oh so tasty. They also freeze really well too, and I always like to have one stashed away in the freezer for a rainy day or unexpected visitors.

    👩‍🍳 Why not make your own lemon curd using my microwave lemon curd recipe?

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    • ✔️ Why should you try it?
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • 🧊 Suitable for freezing?
    • ❓ FAQS
    • 😋Related recipes
    • 👩‍🍳 More recipes you might like
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why should you try it?

    • Simple to make
    • Can be frozen
    • Easy to adapt flavours

    🥘 Ingredients

    To make this lemon curd loaf cake you will need;

    • Butter - 175g of unsalted butter that has been softened.
    • Sugar - caster sugar is used in this recipe.
    • Eggs - 3 large eggs (I try and use free-range organic eggs).
    • Lemon Curd - homemade or store-bought lemon curd is fine.
    • Lemon juice and zest - try and use unwaxed lemons for maximum flavour.
    • Creme Fraiche - gives the cake a lovely moistness.
    • Self Raising Flour - the raising agent used in the cake.
    • Icing Sugar and Lemon juice - for the drizzle topping.

    🔪 Instructions

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Preheat the oven to 160°c (140 fan/ 300F/ Gas 1) and line a 2lb (1kg) loaf tin with baking paper. In a large bowl cream together the butter and sugar and beat in the eggs.

    Two: Add the lemon juice, zest, lemon curd, and crème fraiche and beat in.

    Three: Fold in the self-raising flour until everything is combined.

    Four: Spoon the cake batter into the loaf tin and bake for 1 hour. Drizzle over the icing sugar and lemon glaze once the cake has cooled.

    Step by step photo instructions for making lemon curd cake.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    I usually serve this easy lemon loaf as an after-school snack for the kids, with a glass of cold milk or a cup of tea.

    You can also serve it as a pudding, warm out of the oven. A dollop of clotted cream or a scoop of homemade honeycomb ice cream would go well with it.

    📖 Variations

    There are lots of ways you could vary the flavours of this loaf cake. Here are some ideas for you to try;

    • A handful of fresh blueberries or raspberries folded into the cake batter would give a lovely fruity tang.
    • Instead of an icing sugar glaze, you could make a lemon buttercream topping and grate over more lemon zest to finish.
    • White chocolate chips would give the cake a lovely sweetness.
    • Make it gluten-free by using a gluten-free cake flour.
    • Use lemon yogurt instead of creme fraiche for an extra lemony hit.
    Lemon curd loaf cake in a green loaf tin being drizzled with a lemon icing.

    🥡 Storage

    The cooled cake will keep in an airtight cake tin or storage container for up to 5 days. Cut slices only as needed because pre-cutting the cake will cause it to dry out more quickly.

    🧊 Suitable for freezing?

    The lemon curd cake freezes really well. Simply wrap the cooled cake in a layer of baking paper and then 2 layers of foil. Place in the deep freeze until needed (you should allow 6 hours for it to defrost before serving).

    ❓ FAQS

    What is lemon curd?

    Lemon curd, or lemon cheese as it is sometimes known, is a silky smooth sweet condiment made with lemons, eggs and sugar.

    What is lemon curd used for?

    Lemon curd can be used in a variety of ways including as a scone topping, in cakes, muffins and cupcakes, as well as in tarts and lemon meringue pie.

    😋Related recipes

    Some more loaf cake for you to try;

    • Lime and Coconut Loaf Cake - A tropical lime and coconut loaf cake with a zingy lime drizzle, bringing a taste of sunshine to your home any time of the year.
    • Chocolate Chip Banana Bread -  An easy one-bowl chocolate chip banana bread recipe loaded with mashed sweet bananas and chocolate chips!
    • Madeira Loaf Cake - A simple and classic British bake that's perfect with a cup of tea.
    • Blackberry Loaf Cake - An easy blackberry loaf cake with foraged blackberries and a zingy lemon drizzle topping!
    • Marzipan Loaf Cake - An easy marzipan loaf cake, with a layer of soft white marzipan running through the moist almond and orange sponge! 
    • Lemon Blueberry Polenta Cake - A rustic Italian-style lemon blueberry polenta cake, perfect for afternoon tea or served as an easy dessert with cream. Naturally gluten-free, the cake is zesty with pockets of fruity blueberries and a moist golden polenta crumb.
    • Golden Syrup Cake - An easy and moist golden syrup cake with a sweet sticky glaze. Perfect with a cup of tea and a great cake for freezing! You won’t be able to stop at one slice!
    • Creme Fraiche Banana Loaf Cake - A simple banana loaf cake made with creamy crème fraiche. Great for a mid-morning snack for hungry kids (and adults)!
    • Apple Loaf Cake - A quick apple loaf cake with a glossy caramel glaze. A great way to use up those Bramley apples.

    👩‍🍳 More recipes you might like

    • Easy Air Fryer Cheese Scones Recipe
    • Easy Air Fryer Flapjacks Recipe
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    Recipe

    Lemon Curd Loaf Cake on a cake board ready for slicing.
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    Easy Lemon Curd Loaf Cake

    This zingy lemon curd loaf cake is the perfect sweet pick me up! It's fresh, moist and oh so moreish, you definitely won't be able to stop at one slice! Serve for afternoon tea or as a quick and easy pudding with cream.
    Course Cake
    Cuisine British
    Keyword lemon curd cake, lemon curd loaf cake
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 1 hour
    Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
    Servings 8
    Calories 355kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Kitchen Scales
    • Mixing Bowl
    • Wooden Spoon
    • Measuring Spoons
    • Citrus Juicer
    • Microplane Grater
    • 2lb Loaf Tin
    • Baking Paper

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 175 g Butter unsalted and softened
    • 175 g Caster Sugar
    • 3 Eggs large
    • 2 tablespoon Lemon Curd
    • 1 Lemon zest and juice
    • 100 g Creme Fraiche
    • 200 g Self Raising Flour

    Drizzle Icing

    • 2 tablespoon Icing Sugar
    • ½ Lemon juice only

    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 160°c (140 fan/ 300F/ Gas 1) and line a 2lb (1kg) loaf tin with baking paper. Make sure the baking paper overhangs the tin at two ends, which makes removing the cake from tin that much easier.
    • In a bowl cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
    • Beat in the eggs.
    • Mix in the lemon curd, lemon juice and zest and creme fraiche.
    • Fold in the self raising flour and continue to mix until everything is combined.
    • Pour into the loaf tin and bake for 1 hour. Allow to cool in the tin
    • Whilst the cake is cooling, mix together the lemon drizzle icing. Once the cake is fully cooled spoon over the drizzle and allow to set before removing the cake from the tin.

    Notes

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy Lemon Curd Loaf Cake
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    355
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    13
    g
    20
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    2
    g
    13
    %
    Cholesterol
     
    61
    mg
    20
    %
    Sodium
     
    40
    mg
    2
    %
    Potassium
     
    91
    mg
    3
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    53
    g
    18
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    27
    g
    30
    %
    Protein
     
    10
    g
    20
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    100
    IU
    2
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    11
    mg
    13
    %
    Calcium
     
    45
    mg
    5
    %
    Iron
     
    2
    mg
    11
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Helen - Cooking with my kids

      October 21, 2020 at 8:50 pm

      5 stars
      I love lemon cakes, and lemon curd so adding the two together sounds like a great idea!

      Reply
    2. Cat | Curly's Cooking

      October 22, 2020 at 10:19 am

      You cannot go wrong with a good lemon cake. I really like that you've added lemon curd to the cake, it adds so much flavour. Thanks for linking to #CookBlogShare.

      Reply
    3. Kat (The Baking Explorer)

      October 23, 2020 at 7:53 am

      5 stars
      Yummy, lemon curd is my fave!

      Reply
    4. Chloe Edges

      October 26, 2020 at 7:28 am

      5 stars
      It's not all that often that I make lemon curd but when I do I struggle to not just eat it all with a spoon. I shall try my hardest next time to save some to make cake 😂

      Reply
    5. Michelle Rolfe

      October 27, 2020 at 3:50 pm

      5 stars
      You had me at lemon curd! This looks delicious, think it will be on my baking list this weekend! Thanks for linking up to #CookBlogShare. Michelle x

      Reply

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