The Very Lemony Lemon Loaf Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
• 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar (Divided - 2 cups and 1/2 cup)
• 4 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
• 1/3 cup grated lemon zest (6 to 8 large lemons)
• 3 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (Divided - 1/4 cup and 1/2 cup)
• 3/4 cup buttermilk, at room temperature
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• For the glaze:
• 2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
• 3 1/2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
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